RX-Moon

Towards the exploration of our Moon

Artistic view of the RX-Moon rover

RX-Moon: Conquering the Night

While the R-One validates our autonomous “brain,” the RX-Moon gives it a body capable of surviving in a vacuum. It is our first space-qualified platform, designed for scientific exploration and a lifespan of two Earth years.

The technical challenge on the Moon is not the day; it is the night.

1. The Main Challenge: Cryogenic Survival

The lunar night lasts 14 Earth days, plunging the surface into cryogenic cold of -173°C. At these temperatures, conventional batteries break down and electronics cease to function.

Our Solution: The RX-Moon will be designed to survive more than 24 of these extreme thermal cycles. At the heart of its design is a “Warm Electronics Box” (WEB) that protects the avionics and batteries. This “life zone” is kept above -40°C using Radioisotope Heating Units (RHUs), a proven technology that provides constant heat, regardless of sunlight.

2. The Secondary Challenge: The Radiation Environment

With no atmosphere to protect it, the lunar surface is constantly bombarded by cosmic rays. For a two-year mission, the electronics must be exceptionally robust.

Our Solution: The RX-Moon's avionics are radiation-hardened. They are designed to withstand a Total Absorbed Dose (TID) of 100 kRad (Si). This guarantees the integrity of our L3 autonomy system and the reliability of scientific operations throughout the mission.

3. A “Science-Ready” Platform

The RX-Moon is the culmination of our architecture:

Validated Legacy: It retains the L3 autonomous core, "Skid-Steer" mobility, and energy efficiency (< 25W) validated by the R-One.

Mass Constraint: It accomplishes these survival feats while respecting the critical mass constraint of < 30 kg.

Standardized Interface: It offers customers (agencies, institutes) a 1.5U (CubeSat type) plug-and-play interface capable of supplying 5W to a 2 kg scientific instrument.

The RX-Moon is not just a rover; it is a long-term exploration platform, designed to survive where others fail.