Navigating the Moon

Bachelor thesis (2023)

Authors

M.G. Dinescu Aerospace Engineering
J.K. Geijsberts Aerospace Engineering
I. Maes Aerospace Engineering
S. Nedelcu Aerospace Engineering
A. Van Parys Aerospace Engineering
L.D. van der Peet Technology, Policy and Management
N.O. Ricker Chong Aerospace Engineering
K.A. Scherpenzeel Aerospace Engineering
C.A.G.C. Spichal Aerospace Engineering
M.N. Vereycken Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

W. van der Wal Planetary Exploration - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
G. Ermis Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
J. Zhao Group Garcia Espallargas - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
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Published Date

29-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

In the last few decades, a large increase in interest in space and particularly the Moon has taken place. The Moon is seen as a gateway to the rest of the Solar System. Missions to the Moon will inevitably lead to technological and scientific advancements. These would help in humanity’s mission to explore and develop habitats in the Solar System. Companies see economic opportunities in these places for activities such as the acquisition of rare Earth materials, as well as commercialising space travel. Furthermore, countries see these accomplishments
as a sort of international competition while also collaborating with other nations. The mission design presented here aims to facilitate these objectives by providing the necessary navigation support to any future mission on or around the Moon...

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