Lightweight and Low Stow Volume Solar Concentrator for Lunar Based In-Situ Resource Utilization

The objective of the proposed Phase I effort is to develop a lightweight (and ultimately high W/kg) and low stow mirror solar concentrator that can concentrate sunlight light at the lunar surface for use in situ resource utilization (ISRU), specifically for oxygen extraction from lunar regolith. In Phase I, L.Garde, Inc. will (1) design a full scale solar concentrator capable of meeting NASA performance requirements, (2) build a small-scale proof-of-concept prototype, (3) demonstrate the design capabilities through experimental testing. In Phase II, L.Garde, Inc. willnbsp; develop the full scale system design and build a relevant scale prototype for ground testing and further demonstration of capabilities.