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THERMAL CONTROL FOR LUNAR NIGHT SURVIVAL - EXPRO PLUS (E3CX-039)
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| Reference | AO-1-13414 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-06-04 |
| Indicative budget | 200-500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-23 |
What this call is about
This activity aims to validate a thermal and power management system capable of supporting infrastructure elements through the harsh conditions of the lunar environmentspecifically the temperature excursions between day and night at various latitudes.The use case centers on operating an atomic clock on the lunar…
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