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NASA has released two white papers associated with the agency\u2019s Moon to Mars architecture efforts. The papers, one on lunar mobility drivers and needs, and one on lunar surface cargo, detail NASA\u2019s latest thinking on specific areas of its lunar exploration strategy.<\/p>\n
While NASA has established a yearly cadence of releasing new documents associated with its Moon to Mars architecture, the agency occasionally releases mid-cycle findings to share essential information in areas of interest for its stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cLunar Mobility Drivers and Needs\u201d discusses the need to move cargo and assets on the lunar surface, from landing sites to points of use, and some of the factors that will significantly impact mobility systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cLunar Surface Cargo\u201d analyses some of the current projected needs \u2014 and identifies current capability gaps \u2014 for the transportation of cargo to the lunar surface.<\/p>\n
The Moon to Mars architecture approach incorporates feedback from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and the NASA workforce. The agency typically releases a series of technical documents at the end of its annual analysis cycle, including an update of the Architecture Definition Document and white papers that elaborate on frequently raised topics.<\/p>\n
Under NASA\u2019s\u00a0Artemis\u00a0campaign, the agency will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land the first woman,\u00a0first person of color, and its first international partner astronaut on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n
You can find all of NASA\u2019s Moon to Mars architecture documents at:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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