SpaceArchitect.org
  • PROJECTS
  • NEWS
  • AWARDS
  • RESOURCES
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • EVENTS
  • MEMBERS
  • ABOUT
  • BECOME A SPACE ARCHITECT
  • Search
  • Menu

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


Further Information

Bibliography

Images courtesy of NASA, ESA, SpaceX, DLR, Liquifer Systems Group, SEArch+

© Copyright 2023 SpaceArchitect.org. All Rights Reserved. Website by  XTEND Design London

Scroll to top