Novel Construction of Lunar Landing Pad Reinforcement Structures. Lunar Surface Infrastructure.
Created: 2024-10-03
Updated: 2025-01-08
Company - Linc Research
- Founded
- Country
- 2012
- USA
- Website
- https://www.lincresearchinc.com/
Product/Service
- Classification
- Space Resources
- Category
- ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
In-Space Manufacturing
- Status
- Development
- First launch
- Not announced
Linc Research is working to make significant strides in rapid development and prototyping tailored for lunar launch and landing pads, pioneering new technologies to withstand the moon’s harsh environment. Our recent advancements include lunar pads that can be quickly assembled and adapted to various lunar conditions.
This innovative approach not only accelerates the deployment of essential facilities but also enhances the sustainability and safety of lunar operations. Linc Research is setting new benchmarks for efficient and resilient infrastructure in space exploration.
Novel Construction of Lunar Landing Pad Reinforcement Structures
2023 STTR Phase I
Early Apollo-era landings indicated a variety of hazards including obstruction of visibility, high-velocity ejecta, and plume cratering. These problems resulted in damaging the lander itself and nearby equipment. In order to safely complete landing and launch sequences, lunar landing pad designs are required to mitigate plume effects, redirect and/or capture exhaust flow, and dissipate the kinetic energy of debris and ejecta.