the lunar initiatives presented by russell cox

The Lunar Initiatives

Creating a Marketplace of Solutions for the Lunar Frontier

4th International Workshop on LunarCubes October 8, 2014

Sunnyvale, California

“If you don’t like the news … Go out and make some of your own.” Scoop Nisker, KFOG Reporter C. 1982

“After four years of trying to establish the aerospace startup - Flexure Engineering - I didn’t like the news so I created : The Lunar Initiatives. The Lunar Initiatives are an open source, collaborative framework to open up the Lunar Frontier for all Mankind.” Russell Cox, CEO Flexure Engineering

What is a LunarCube ?

The IBM PC was the first CubeSat.

It was a well designed empty box that could be be filled with your imagination, entrepreneurial chutzpah, or just plain good business sense.

The LunarCube Standard ( if and when it is developed ) will describe a well defined box based on iPhone class software and hardware suitable for deep space applications and aspirations.

The Road to the Moon is Open …

ISS Supply Chain

• NanoRacks

• Dagon Trunk

Geosynchronous Supply Chain

• Space Systems Loral ( SSL )

ESPA Ring Secondaries and Carriers

• Moog • ULA • Space Flight

The Road to the Moon is Open …

Modular POD Carriers

• 90Kg and 150Kg

• 2x3 Modules – Propulsion, 3U Deployer, 6U Deployer

• 3 Spacecraft Adapters • SSL – GTO to GSO

• ESPA – LEO to Deep Space Disposal Orbits

• Astrobotic – TLI to 100 Km Lunar Orbit

Flexure Engineering will initiate a design framework and coordinate initial development of these Modular POD Carriers.

The Lunar Initiatives • The Lunar Workshops ( LunarWorkshops.com )

• The Lunar SIGs ( LunarSIGs.com )

• The Lunar Challenges ( LunarChallenges.com )

• The Lunar Incubators ( LunarIncubators.com )

• The Lunar Artwork ( LunarArtwork.com )

• Cubes to the Moon ( CubesToTheMoon.com )

• Cubes to the World ( CubesToTheWorld.com )

• The International Lunar Geophysical Year 2017 – 2018 ( ILGY-2017.com )

The Lunar Workshops ( LunarWorkshops.com )

International Workshops on :

• LunarCubes ( LunarCubes.com )

• Lunar Science Applications ( LSAWorkshops.com )

• Opportunities in Cislunar Space ( SOCS ) ( SOCSWorkshops.com )

The Lunar Initiatives

• The International Lunar Geophysical Year 2017 – 2018 ( ILGY-2017.com )

• Cubes to The Moon ( CubesToTheMoon.com )

• Cubes to The World ( CubesToTheWorld.com )

2017 – 2018 is the 60th anniversary of the IGY and the 50th anniversary of Apollo

IGY 1957 - 1958 • Sputnik & Van Allen Belts • Antarctic Treaty System • Peaceful Scientific Use

ILGY 2017 – 2018 • Collaborative Multinational Exploration • 21st Century Moon Treaty • Peaceful Scientific & Resource Utilization

International Lunar Geophysical Year 2017 – 2018 ( ILGY-2017.com )

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The ILC( Florence )

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International Lunar Conference

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The International Lunar Conferences

The ILC( Asia )

The ILC( Europe )

Theme : The Lunar Renaissance

Location : Florence, Italy

The Lunar Renaissance began with the announcement of the Google Lunar X Prize (GLXP ) and humanity's return to the Moon with Hiten in 2007.

Conference Topics

- GLXP - What’s next for all teams ? - QB 50 - Global Collaboration - Scientific Opportunities - New Space Entrepreneurs - ILGY Preparations and Planning

Theme : ILGY Progress

Location : Soul, South Korea

Approximately 12 months into the ILGY, what has been accomplished what remains to be done to maximize the value of the global collaborative event.

Conference Topics

- ILGY - Progress and Plans - Lunar Programs Around the Globe - Scientific Opportunities - New Technologies for the Frontier - New Space Entrepreneurs Expo

Theme : Opening the Lunar Frontier

Location : Prague, Czech Republic

Getting down to business on the Moon and Asteroids, then on to Mars and the outer Solar System.

Conference Topics

- Cislunar Markets - Lunar and Asteroid Outposts - ILGY Science Follow Up - New Technologies for the Frontier - ILGY Political and Legal Follow Up

ILGY - The International Lunar Geophysical YearThe ILC - The International Lunar Conference ( Biennial )

Locations not finalized and may change

Cubes to The Moon Two component environmental monitoring package

• 2U ( after CP 9 ) – Computer and Communications Support Node ( “Buzz” ) • 1U ( after ‘StangSat ) – Instrumentation Module ( “Neil” )

Three Technologies

• CubeSat Standard • Arduino • iPhone \ Andriod

Cubes to The Moon Target multiple launch and deployment systems

• Catalyst Landers ( Astrobotic, MoonEx, Masten ) • Other deployment systems ( SSL, Moog ) • Grows into general distributed system with multiple 1U Modules per 2U Nodes

Crowd Source $1 Million to build a set of deep space flight and a spare

• Phase 1 – Founders Round - $50,000 to $100,000 • Phase 2 - $250,000 to $500,000 for “Buzz” • Phase 3 - $500,000 + for “Neil”

Cubes to The World Two 1U kits plus training and support to mid level space programs around the world

• 1U CubeSat or LunarCube Kits • Design and Mission software • SIGs - human training and support

Three Technologies

• CubeSat Standard • Arduino • iPhone \ Andriod

Cubes to The World Target five programs in each of several regions

• Spanish speaking world ( Spain, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Cuba ) • Africa • India • Eastern Europe • Asia

Each region will compete in year 3 for a launch opportunity. Those not selected will participate in the mission selected.

Collaboration Accelerates Exploration My WINN : What I Need Next is …

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• Participants ( [email protected] )

• Sponsors ( [email protected] )