Reusable Lunar Landers are spacecraft designed to transport crew and cargo between a lunar orbiting gateway (such as Gateway) and the Moon's surface. These landers undergo multiple missions, reducing overall costs by reusing components.
High costs associated with launching payloads and crew to the Moon multiple times. Reusability aims to reduce these costs by minimizing the number of launches required.
These landers use cryogenic or storable propellants, which are transferred from an orbiting gateway to the lander before descent. The engines are throttled during landing to ensure a soft touchdown on the lunar surface. After landing, the lander is refuelled and can be reused for subsequent missions.
Manufactured using advanced composite materials, lightweight structures, and high-efficiency engines to ensure durability and performance in lunar conditions.
Components are fabricated separately and then integrated into a complete lander. Testing includes environmental simulations and rigorous ground tests before orbital operations.
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