LUNARIS is the main project of the student research group operating at the Space Technology Center of AGH University of Krakow. The team focuses on developing lunar technologies. In collaboration with the Dubai-based company Orbital Space, the 200-gram LUNARIS payload will fly to the Moon in 2027 aboard the Griffin lander from the American company Astrobotic.
The device aims to study the adhesion of regolith, the loose lunar soil, to various materials planned for use on the Moon in the future. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for designing lunar equipment and habitats, as lunar dust can interfere with machinery and pose a threat to astronauts. The circle also conducts other research on interactions with regolith, contributing to the development of knowledge necessary for future lunar missions.
Student research group: Operating at the AGH Space Technology Center Mission Objective: Investigating the adhesion of lunar regolith to various materials Payload Mass: 200 grams Dimensions: 6×8×10 cm Structure: 3D printed using SLS technology Material: Windform (CRP) Partners: Orbital Space (Dubai), Astrobotic (USA) Lunar Lander: Griffin by Astrobotic Planned Launch: 2027
