NASA Exploration System Mission

NASA Exploration System Mission Directorate
Higher Education Project
in partnership with the
National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program

Current ESMD Senior Design Courses

"Lunar Regolith Excavation for Oxygen Production and Outpost Emplacement"

Developed by Auburn University
Professor David Beale, Ph.D.
Professor Daniel Harris, Ph.D.

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to investigate concepts for Lunar Regolith excavation equipment and propose solutions in the form of completed designs and prototypes.

Course Status: Available for implementation
To view the course: Lunar Regolith Excavator Course

"Small Spacecraft Project Illustration"

Developed by Michigan Technological University
Professor John Gershenson, Ph.D.
Director, The Benshima Group

Course Description:
The purpose of the course is to teach students how to implement a structures design process on a real project in a team (perhaps multi-functional) environment.

Course Status: Available for implementation
Course Materials: Small Spacecraft Project Illustration Course

"Demonstration Prototype for Lunar or Planetary Surface Landing Research Vehicle" (LPSRV)

Developed by Utah State University
Professor Stephen Whitmore, Ph.D.

Course Description:
The purpose of the course is to challenge students to apply systems engineering concepts to define research and training requirements for a terrestrial-based lunar landing simulator.

Course Status: Available for implementation
Course Materials: LPSRV Course

"Habitats in Extreme Environments"

Developed by Lousianna State University
Professor Craig Harvey, Ph.D.

Course Description:
Student projects include Improving the Sleeping Environment on the Moon and Space, The Lunar Dust Dilemma, Nutrition Delivery System, and Reducing Human Exposure to Cosmic and Solar Radiation in a Lunar Base.

Course Status: Pilot testing currently in progress
Course Materials: Link will be posted as soon as this course is available

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