Dust Study, Transport, and Electrostatic Removal for Exploration Missions

P100016128 May 2024 - Ever asked yourself one of these questions?

  • What secrets does the moon hold, waiting to be uncovered by future exploratory missions?
  • Why should we care about the moon? What role will the moon play in the future of space exploration?
  • What is the value of investigating lunar dust?

Karolien Lefever tried to respond to all the curious questions of three very interested students, and published it in a news article on the BIRA-IASB website (available in English, Dutch, and French).

For those that want to see the short version: you can also watch the video with the main things you should remember.

  • Why is dust on the moon such a big threat?
  • What is the electrostatic force of dust on the moon?
  • What is the DUSTER project about and how can it contribute to solving the dust problem?
  • What does increasing our knowledge on lunar dust mean for the future?
  • How can dust unlock new opportunities for scientific discovery and space exploration?