"The number of surfaces on Earth that are coated by dust daily, affecting performance and visibility, is astronomical, everything from windows to aircraft turbines and equipment," said Matt Kuta, president of Voyager Technologies. "We are exploring how this technology can support not only space missions, but also other industries where dust impacts critical operations."
CDRC has been engineered to minimize dust buildup and has shown promising results in reducing lunar dust accumulation on metals, fabrics, and glass during multiple NASA-supported evaluations. Unlike systems that require active power sources like Electrodynamic Dust Shields, Voyager's solution is entirely passive, relying on material properties rather than energy input, making it especially suited for environments where power is limited.
The deployment is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, and the coating is under evaluation in the Regolith Adherence Characterization (RAC) experiment. RAC aims to examine how lunar regolith clings to various material types under the Moon's extreme environmental conditions. The findings are expected to inform future designs for equipment and infrastructure critical to long-duration lunar missions.
Key among the samples tested is Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit fabric treated with CDRC. The goal is to determine how effectively the coating mitigates dust abrasion and buildup over time, potentially enhancing the longevity and performance of spacesuits, surface systems, and vehicle exteriors on the Moon and beyond.
Data returned from Blue Ghost's experiments will help refine Voyager's technology to meet the rugged demands of the lunar surface and support NASA's Artemis program and long-term lunar habitation plans.
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