Operating in the Lunar Environment

This course was a detailed exploration of the design and engineering challenges posed by operating in the lunar environment. Students gained hands-on experience, working in teams, to design a payload to address strategic objectives associated with NASA’s Artemis program, aiming to enable near-term sustainable settlements on the lunar surface. Lectures and associated recitations explored varying mission goals and operating environments, from lunar-class launch, to orbiters, landers, rovers, and habitats . Guest lectures included prominent engineers, scientists, industry players and policymakers, with direct experience in lunar mission design and development.