The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has picked defense and aerospace technology group Northrop Grumman to deliver a railroad concept for the Moon.
The lunar railroad network could transport humans, supplies, and resources for commercial ventures contributing to a space economy for the US.The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has picked defense and aerospace technology group Northrop Grumman to deliver a railroad concept for the Moon.
Although NASA focuses on getting the components in place for a human landing on the Moon, DARPA is looking at activities that will follow later on. The study design intends to create new technology ideas that can be shared and scaled by working together. By December last year, DARPA had identified 14 companies that would participate in the project.
The intent behind the railroad system on the Moon is evident from Northrop Grumman’s statement. “The envisioned lunar railroad network could transport humans, supplies, and resources for commercial ventures across the lunar surface – contributing to a space economy for the United States and international partners,” a press release reads.will only work on a limited area of the concept, such as defining the interfaces and resources to build a railroad network on the Moon.
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