Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction (Lunar BRICS) Pathfinder Mission Concept

Lunar BRICS (Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction), is a pathfinder mission where lunar construction using regolith filled bags will be demonstrated. The concept employs a modular construction element that can meet several of NASA’s priorities for the Artemis base and beyond. The basic architecture and concept of operations is presented, as well as technologies that are currently deployed or in development in support of lunar endeavors.

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2025-07-16
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https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2025-4135
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Planetary Science and Exploration
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Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction (Lunar BRICS) Pathfinder Mission Concept

Jekan Thangavelautham, C. Dickinson, Rudranaryan Mukherjee
Planetary Science and Exploration
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Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction (Lunar BRICS) Pathfinder Mission Concept

Jekan Thangavelautham, C. Dickinson, Rudranaryan Mukherjee
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Abstract

Lunar BRICS (Lunar Robotically Based Regolith Incorporated Construction), is a pathfinder mission where lunar construction using regolith filled bags will be demonstrated. The concept employs a modular construction element that can meet several of NASA’s priorities for the Artemis base and beyond. The basic architecture and concept of operations is presented, as well as technologies that are currently deployed or in development in support of lunar endeavors.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (US), University of Arizona (US), Maxar Technologies (United States) (US), University of Toronto (CA), Queen's University (CA)
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Planetary Science and Exploration
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