Lunar Landing Vehicle
One of the challenges of a lunar transportation architecture is getting the crew and cargo both onto and off the surface. Ladders and cranes are used on the more conventional vertical configurations but this concept uses a horizontal geometry and central cargo bay to place the payload close to the surface. Like a four-engine aircraft the propulsion and control system is designed to safely land with an engine out. A trunnion structural system is used to carry payloads from earth launch to lunar landing including support within the lunar base.
Project Year
1985
Team Members
Brand Griffin, Paul Hudson
Credits
Vehicle Design: Brand Griffin, Paintings: Paul Hudson
