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CRANE

Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
20-D-S-HRE-01-e
Contractor
University of Oviedo
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
CRANE
Description

CRANE is a study commissioned through the OSIP lunar caves Campaign that examined the possiblity of using a crane to investigate lunar caves via lunar pits. The crane would be mounted on a rover that would need to be placed close to the pit.

Technology Domain
13 - Automation, Telepresence & Robotics
Competence Domain
6-Life & Physical Science Payloads, Life Support, Robotics & Automation
Keywords
Lunar Surface
Cave
Crane
Moon
lunar caves
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