Luna Charta Newsletter: Mapping the Design of Planetary Science Systems

Exploring the Design of Planetary Missions, Energy Systems, and Banking Between the Moon and Mars

Introduction

Hello, world! Welcome to the first Edition of the Luna Charta Newsletter! Today we are launching into exploration of Planetary Science topics with an emphasis on Missions between the Moon and Mars, including energy systems to get us there. Here we go! (Also, thanks ChatGPT 4o for the help researching and editing).

1. Top Story of the Week

While NASA’s Pulsed Plasma Rocket promises to revolutionize long-term space exploration, Destinus’ hydrogen-powered supersonic drones represent a promising breakthrough in aerospace technology. These drones are nearing realization, with hydrogen propulsion advancing rapidly in Earth-based logistics, defense, and clean energy applications. Destinus is paving the way for sustainable high-speed travel, which could potentially be adapted for transport and surface exploration on other worlds.