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A catalytic O2/CH4 heater provides a means to survive the lunar night. “Burning” these energy-dense propellants is more mass-efficient than batteries and resistive heaters, and it makes use of propellants already aboard many lunar landers. This project will develop and test a prototype heater for eventual use on a lunar lander, hopper, or other vehicle.
Develop a 25W O2/CH4 catalytic heater that is self-sustaining and requires no power input after preheating.
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