Astrobotic Moving Ahead With Lunar Power Grid Development

Vertical solar arrays.

Credit: NASA
HOUSTON—Major elements of a mobile commercial solar power grid under development by Astrobotic Technology are undergoing simulated lunar environmental testing. The grid would provide long-term support of habitats, rovers and scientific research at the Moon’s south pole. The testing is taking place...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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