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Google Lunar X Prize May Expire With No Winners
2018-01-11 14:15:43| Extremetech
The foundation is ready to pay up to $30 million in prizes, but it looks like the offer may expire in a few months with no winners at all. The post Google Lunar X Prize May Expire With No Winners appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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NASAs Next Lunar Rover Will Drill in Search of Ice
2017-12-19 13:30:57| Extremetech
Before we can set up camp, it's important to know how much water there is and where it is. That's the goal of NASA's Resource Prospector, a rover that's started getting more attention as its expected launch in the early 2020s approaches. The post NASA’s Next Lunar Rover Will Drill in Search of Ice appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering for Lunar Exploration
2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering for Lunar Exploration This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Our team and mission The Lunar Exploration Office is responsible for the set up and implementation of a cooperation between ESA and the Russian Space Agency ROSCOSMOS on Lunar Exploration. The objectives are to flightprove technologies and capabilities for future exploration missions and to gain knowledge to plan safe, effective and efficient human exploration at the Moon. Within this cooperation framework, ESA will provide products and services to the upcoming Russian robotic missions, particularly to a landing mission planned in 20222023, followed by a sample return mission. The European contributions encompass several elements precision and safe landing, lowtemperature drilling and sample analysis instrument, landing site characterisation and operations support. Phase C of these elements will start in 2018 including detailed design, engineering models manufacturing and extensive testing in various facilities, contracted to European industries. The Lunar Lander Team is also supporting feasibility studies of other future lunar missions as well as related technological activities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.intESA Fields of activities The selected Young Graduate Trainee YGT will be assigned in support to the Lunar Exploration Office. The YGT shall work principally in support of the Phase C activities of the European elements in view of preparing the Critical Design Review. This includes the support of technical coordination activities between the Russian mission and system, and the European elements. The associated analyses and simulations, particularly in the area of landing Navigation and Hazard Detection and Avoidance shall represent a major part of the work. An additional focus on mission and system aspects shall be tailored depending on the precise needs at the time and on the capabilities of the selected individual. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. In particular... Additional requirements Knowledge in one or more of the following fields is a plus simulation environment e.g. MatlabSimulink, computer vision. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. In addition to the above competencies, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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Lunar Lander Guidance, Navigation and Control Lead Engineer
2017-09-12 09:10:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This position will lead the GNC systems design and analysis efforts for ispaces lunar lander development. ispace is a leading microrobotics Japanese company with subsidiaries in the United States and Europe. ispaces Hakuto rover won the Google XPRIZE mobility milestone award and is a leading contender for the 20M Grand Prize. ispaces lunar lander is its next step towards prospecting for, mining and utilizing lunar resources to expand human presence in space. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge base in GNC system design and analysis on both flight and ground segment sides. More importantly, specific experience in landing on celestial bodies, including precision landing and obstacle avoidance using a closed loop system is highly desired. The effort includes all phases of design and analysis, from helping the team define system requirements and architecture, to schematics and layout, analysis, simulation, component selection and supporting prototyping efforts with hardware and software in the loop testing. Key Responsibilities Participate in product definition, specification and requirements phases Collaborate on architecture design, component selection, including make or buy decisions, with other design and analysis team members Document requirements and specification Detailed designverification of lander GNC system for both flight and ground segments Support mission design and lunar landing site selection Support integration, troubleshooting and testing Basic Qualifications Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent Five or more years experience in spacecraft GNC system design and analysis Experience in procurement, integration and testing of GNC sensors and components Designoperations experience across a range of missions and system elements flight and ground segments Experience with analysis and simulation tools and techniques such as Kalman filtering Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills Preferred Experience Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field Ten or more years spacecraft GNC design and analysis experience Specific Lander experience including precision landing and obstacle avoidance Experience with GMAT, STK, GMV or similar mission analysis and GNC tools Knowledge of lunar topography, target landing site selection and relative navigation Experience with flight dynamics systems and command and control networks
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NASA cautiously re-approaches manned lunar exploration
2016-11-02 17:52:19| Extremetech
It's too early to crow "We're goin' back to the moon!" just yet, but NASA is clearly looking in the direction of more manned lunar exploration. The post NASA cautiously re-approaches manned lunar exploration appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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