Tag: Golden Spike
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Golden Spike recruit Draper to evaluate lunar landing sites
The Golden Spike company are continuing to push forward with their ambitious plans to reinitiate crewed missions to the surface of the Moon. The commercial company announced a partnership with Draper Laboratory on Wednesday, with the goal to evaluate potential lunar landing sites. Golden Spike: Formed in 2010, Golden Spike is led by Board Chair…
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Golden Spike promote lunar sample return options
The Golden Spike company have revealed interest in conducting lunar missions that combine robotic landers with human expeditions to the Moon. The company recently hosted a workshop with an international audience of scientists, focusing on landing sites, sample returns, and aspirations of the international lunar scientific community. Golden Spike: Led by Board Chair Gerry Griffin and…
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Golden Spike workshop to explore lunar landing site options
The Golden Spike company are to host an international scientific workshop in October, aimed at evaluating the details of their commercial lunar expeditions. With a focus on the potential to conduct science missions on the Moon, the workshop will also evaluate potential landing sites. Golden Spike: The company, formed in 2010, is led by Board Chair…
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Golden Spike contract Northrop Grumman for Lunar Lander
The recently revealed Golden Spike Company have announced a contract with Northrop Grumman to design their Lunar Lander. Several designs are likely to be on the table, likely including the sporty-looking lander portrayed in notional graphics during December’s reveal of the Colorado-based company. Golden Spike Lander: During December’s announcement, Golden Spike revealed a list of…
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Golden Spike announce Phase A for commercial lunar landing missions
The Golden Spike Company team have revealed their initial work to create commercial lunar expeditions to the surface of the Moon. Led by a heavyweight board of directors, the company is currently in Phase A of their evaluations into the hardware that will enable crewed landings on the Moon as early as 2020. Golden Spike:…