Sub-Surface Analysis of Moon's Calvius Clater Mission

Summary

Performed Pre-phase A, feasibility study of a mission involving a lander and three rovers that will independently explore the Moon’s surface(Clavius Clater). The mission will aim for a study of the subsurface by means of a Ground Penetrating Radar. As part of the feasibility study, performance and size requirements are set for all the subsystems, which are then designed accordingly. Performed trade-offs between different architectures to select the best architecture by taking into consideration of risk, cost, and performance.

Also designed, Earth-Moon trajectory (direct transfer), lunar orbit, and landing phase.

Mission Statement

Location

Calvius Crater

Mission Profile

  • Lander

  • Three Rovers

Scientific Payload

  • Lunar Penetrating Radar(LPR)

  • Pan Cam

ORPHEUS Mission Poster