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| You'll soon be able to charge your devices on the moon |
| 2024-09-05 |
| [FoxNews] As we gear up to return to the moon with NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, we're not just aiming to set foot there again. This time, we're planning to stay. The Artemis program is focused on establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon, which will serve as a crucial stepping stone for future journeys to Mars. This ambitious mission involves more than just landing astronauts. It requires a whole new level of infrastructure, and that's where Honeybee Robotics steps in with its cutting-edge solutions, contributing to the development of essential technologies needed for living and working on the moon. Humans haven’t set foot on the moon in more than 50 years. As NASA and its partners work to change that, Honeybee Robotics is focused on ensuring we have the power systems necessary for long-term habitation and exploration. In collaboration with mPower Technology, Honeybee Robotics has been selected to develop the Lunar Array Mast and Power System (LAMPS), a key component of the lunar power grid. This system will consist of towers as tall as the Statue of Liberty, equipped with solar panels and batteries, providing power, communications, and even street lighting on the moon. LAMPS utilizes Honeybee's DIABLO technology and mPower's DragonSCALES solar modules, enabling flexible and efficient energy solutions in the harsh lunar environment. The idea of having a power grid on the moon is quickly shifting from a far-off notion to something we can actually see taking shape. Honeybee Robotics is playing a big role in making this happen with its LUNARSABER initiative. While there are still hurdles to overcome, the potential for a bustling lunar economy is becoming somewhat more realistic. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #2 as Boeing isn’t involved Say, you don't think that recent "meteor" was actually Boeing's Starliner de-orbiting unannounced? It would be a quick and easy way to clear the docking port. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2024-09-05 09:37 |
| #1 Just so long as Boeing isn’t involved, it will have a good chance at working and keeping all the hatches in place. |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2024-09-05 09:04 |