Lunar Outpost EU
- Founded: 2022
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- Headquarters: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Description: Lunar Outpost EU, established in 2022 as the European subsidiary of Lunar Outpost Inc., specializes in developing advanced thermal technologies to enhance the survivability of space missions in extreme environments. With a focus on thermal control and energy storage solutions, the company aims to support long-term operations on the Moon and in cis-lunar space.
Vision:
Lunar Outpost EU aims to enable long-term operations in space by developing cutting-edge thermal technologies.
Mission:
Their mission is to maximize mission longevity by addressing the challenges posed by extreme temperature variations, particularly on the Moon, thereby increasing the value gained from each mission.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.lunaroutpost.com/
- Email: info@lunaroutpost.com
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Key Milestones:
- June 2022: Establishment of Lunar Outpost EU in Luxembourg, focusing on thermal technologies complementary to planetary mobility and robotics platforms.
- 2024: Continued development and testing of the Active Thermal Switch, with design improvements enhancing performance characteristics.
- 2025: Deployment of the Active Thermal Switch onboard Lunar Outpost's Lunar Voyage One mission, aiming to provide long-term electrical and thermal energy on the lunar surface.
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Products & Services:
- Thermal Control and Energy Storage Subsystems: Description: Custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) thermal control and energy storage solutions designed for satellites, planetary vehicles, payloads, and other hardware operating in extreme conditions.Key Features:Active Thermal Switch (ATS): A compact device that allows on-demand control of thermal conductance between a heat source and sink, enhancing system survivability and operational flexibility.Thermal Vacuum Testing Services: Utilization of in-house Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC) for thermal balance and cycling tests of spacecraft subsystems and components.
- Canary Environmental Monitoring Device: Description: A low-cost, modular IoT device for constant environmental monitoring, originally developed by Lunar Outpost in the USA and now also offered by the EU branch.