Northrop Grumman to develop concept for lunar railroad
The goal is to establish an analytical framework for integrated lunar infrastructure that minimizes lunar footprint and provides commercial services for future lunar users.
The goal is to establish an analytical framework for integrated lunar infrastructure that minimizes lunar footprint and provides commercial services for future lunar users.
NASA will be responsible for the development of the nuclear engine, with DARPA handling the integration of that propulsion system into a spacecraft and launching it.
The contract is part of DARPAs Ouija program that aims to use sensors on low-orbiting satellites to monitor high-frequency radio wave propagation in the ionosphere.
The launch dates and vehicles have not yet been decided.
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