“NASA will be able to take the data from the test and scale it up to correspond to flight conditions to help us better understand the physics, and anchor our data models, and ultimately make landing on the Moon safer for Artemis astronauts.”
Understanding the interaction with lunar surface
Serving as a vital tool for ground testing and data collection, this hybrid motor will shape the design and operation of the actual Artemis lunar landers.
Powerful engines are necessary for a lander module to brake from lunar orbit and achieve a soft touchdown.
The NASA Human Landing System (HLS) will transport astronauts to and from the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program.