Bringing the Heat: Abigail Howard Leads Thermal Systems for Artemis Rovers, Tools

Depending on where you stand at the lunar South Pole, you may experience temperatures of 130°F (54°C) during sunlit periods, or as low as -334°F (-203°C) in a permanently shadowed region. Keeping crews comfortable and tools and vehicles operational in such extreme temperatures is a key challenge for engineers at Johnson Space Center working on […]
Posted on March 18, 2025
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