Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD
Electrostatic Tube Dust Detector for Moon and Mars
Project Description
Develop and build prototype tube detector system Incorporate digital system to analyze analog output Build moving dust system in lab for testing Test in the desert in a dust devil Consider merging system with existing optical camera system to make a unique combined system perfect for a Google X flight to the Moon.
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ESA Lunar Lander Discovery Missions Google X Prize MAX-C environmental package
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ADNET Systems Inc. |
Industry
Minority-Owned Business
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Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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