From Photons to Ions: The Electric Heart of the Artemis Lunar Space Station

Presented by Jordan Gormaly and Ian Johnson, Maxar Space Systems

Join the AIAA San Francisco Chapter for an exciting presentation from Maxar Space Systems engineers Jordan Gormaly and Ian Johnson, who will give an inside look at the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) spacecraft - the first vital component of NASA’s Lunar Gateway, a key part of the Artemis program to return humans to the Moon.

Designed and built by Maxar, the PPE is a cutting-edge spacecraft that will provide solar electric propulsion, power, and communications for the Gateway, which will serve as a lunar outpost orbiting the Moon (A Lunar Space Station!). Jordan and Ian will break down the innovative technology behind the PPE, the engineering challenges of operating in deep space, and how this spacecraft will support future crewed missions to the lunar surface - and beyond.

Whether you’re a space enthusiast, student, or aerospace professional, this talk offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how industry is contributing to the next era of human space exploration.

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