Created: 2018-11-22
Updated: 2024-02-24
Company - Moon Express
Product/Service - MX-1 SCOUT CLASS EXPLORER, MX-2 SCOUT CLASS EXPLORER, MX-9 FRONTIER CLASS EXPLORER
- Classification
- Cargo Transportation & Landers
- Category
- Transport Service (LEO-Moon)
- Status
- Dormant
- First launch
- Dormant
Our MX family of flexible, scalable robotic explorers are capable of reaching the Moon and other solar system destinations from Earth orbit. The MX spacecraft architecture supports multiple applications, including delivery of scientific and commercial payloads to the Moon at low cost using a rideshare model, or charter science expeditions to distant worlds.
MX-1 SCOUT CLASS EXPLORER
Designed for Scout Class exploration capabilities starting from low Earth orbit, MX-1 delivers flexibility and performance to revolutionize access to the Moon and cis-lunar space.
MX-2 SCOUT CLASS EXPLORER
A spectacularly capable dual stage robotic explorer with enough punch to reach Venus or the moons of Mars from low Earth orbit.
MX-9 FRONTIER CLASS EXPLORER
With 9 PECO engines churning out solar system conquering ΔV, the MX-9 can deliver up to 500kg to the lunar surface from GTO. Available in orbiter, lander, deep space probe and sample return configurations.
EXPEDITION ONE: LUNAR SCOUT
The Lunar Scout expedition will be the first commercial voyage to the Moon. This historic expedition will demonstrate the cost effectiveness of entrepreneurial approaches to space exploration, carrying a diverse manifest of payloads including the International Lunar Observatory, “MoonLight” by the INFN National Laboratories of Frascati and the University of Maryland, and a Celestis memorial flight.
EXPEDITION TWO: LUNAR OUTPOST
The Lunar Outpost expedition will enable the first commercial presence and exploration of the lunar South Pole. The poles of the Moon have concentrations of water and other valuable resources, as well as “peaks of eternal light” where nearly continuous sunshine and direct communication with Earth are possible. The primary goals of this mission are to set up the first lunar research outpost, prospect for water and useful minerals, and accommodate a variety of research instruments for our expedition partners.
EXPEDITION THREE: HARVEST MOON
The Harvest Moon expedition will take place by 2020 and includes the first commercial sample return mission, which also begins the business phase of lunar resource prospecting. The lunar samples brought back will be the only privately owned Moon materials on Earth, and will be used to benefit science as well as commercial purposes.
Status Comment / Notes
Likely "Dormant" as social media channels have been quiet since 2021 and seemingly only a few actual employees on LinkedIn.
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