Learn about the Selene Mission: Titans Space's first crewed lunar mission with 12 astronauts
Neal Lachman
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In the annals of human exploration, few endeavors evoke as much awe and wonder as the quest to reach the Moon. For centuries, it stood as a distant, mysterious orb in the night sky, captivating our imagination and beckoning us to venture beyond the confines of our world. And now, in the 21st century, that dream is becoming a reality, thanks to the brave souls of the Apollo missions and those who are about to embark on missions to explore the Moon's barren surface.
Among these intrepid explorers are the astronauts of the Selene mission, a daring venture that will be spearheaded by a collaboration of visionary minds and pioneering technologies. These men and women represent the vanguard of commercial lunar exploration, pushing the boundaries of human achievement and expanding our understanding of the cosmos, and paving the way for permanent lunar settlement.
The Selene mission embodies the spirit of adventure and discovery. The Selene mission's crewed journeys to the Moon (from 2029 onward) will consist of a diverse team of astronauts, each bringing their own unique skills and perspectives to the mission. From former astronauts to engineers to scientists, pilots to physicians, the Selene crew will be a testament to the collaborative nature of space exploration and colonization, where individuals from different backgrounds come together in pursuit of a common goal.
Together, the Selene mission astronauts will embark on a journey unlike any other, venturing into the depths of space to explore the lunar surface and pave the way for a multi-trillion-dollar lunar economy. Theirs is a mission of discovery, of innovation, and of hope—a mission that reminds us of the boundless potential of the human spirit and the enduring power of exploration.
As the Selene mission prepares to launch, the world will be eager to witness the next chapter in humanity's ongoing quest to explore the cosmos. And though the challenges ahead may be great, one thing is certain: with courage, determination, and a spirit of adventure, the astronauts of the Selene mission will boldly go where few have gone before, inspiring generations to come with their pioneering spirit and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of knowledge.
? Leveraging NASA's incredible Apollo and Artemis missions
? Leaner, more budget-conscious solution
? Large-scale permanent settlement of the Moon
? Earlier and at a significantly lower cost
? Mostly funded by Titans Astronauts
The Main Stars: Titans Orbital Transporters
The Titans Orbital Transporters (OT; spaceship) is a modular spacecraft designed for efficient propellant utilization and built for frequent missions from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Low Lunar Orbit (LLO) and back; it introduces a novel architecture for extended lunar exploration.
Titans Space will build at least one OT by 2028 and three by 2030 as an essential part of the company's end-to-end Cis-Lunar transportation infrastructure, which consists of spaceplanes, orbital transporters, LEO and Lunar space stations, Lunar transporters, and Lunar sub-orbital hoppers.
Our 2nd Generation OTs will carry up to 100 metric tons including 108 astronauts per flight. This article concerns the 1st Generation OTs that will be able to carry 100 MTs including 12-24 astronauts to Low Lunar Orbit.
The outline below concerns Phases 5 and 6 of the Selene Mission.
Mission Profile: From LEO to Lunar Surface
Orbital Transporter Launch: From LEO
Payload: 100 metric tons, including 12 astronauts, 2 lunar transporters, 1 rover, and lunar habitat modules
Orbital Maneuvers: The OT will be outfitted with external tanks (with propellant) in LEO or at the LEO TOPSS prior to lunar transfer, then docking with Lunar TOPSS in LLO
Lunar Operations: Deployment of six astronauts to the lunar surface via the Lunar Transporter for a one-week mission, then switch with the other twelve astronauts for their one-week mission
Return: Lunar Transporter docks with Lunar TOPSS, crew transfer to the OT some time before return time, the OT rendezvous with LEO TOPSS
Key Innovations
Modular Design: The Orbital Transporter leverages a modular architecture, separating propellant storage from the main spacecraft, thus reducing launch mass and enabling extended mission durations.
External Refueling: The mission relies on efficient in-orbit external tank attachment to the Orbital Transporters, which is a more efficient, time-saving, and safer way than on-orbit refueling.
Lunar Module Deployment: The Orbital Transporter carries in its cargo bay two Lunar Transporters, which are spacecraft designed for LLO to Lunar ferrying and doubling as temporary habitats. This modular approach optimizes the main spacecraft for orbital operations while enabling targeted lunar surface exploration and cargo/crew transport to the eventual Titania Lunar Colony.
Mission Highlights
Operational Significance
The Orbital Transporter and Lunar TOPSS rendezvous mission as part of the Selene Mission will usher in the era of permanent and large-scale settlement of the Moon with the establishment of Titania Lunar as a tourism, commerce, and industrial colony.
Scientific Significance
This mission will yield valuable scientific data from the lunar surface, contributing to our understanding of lunar geology, resource potential, and the start of human habitation.
The Selene Mission will demonstrate the effectiveness of a modular spacecraft architecture with external tankers and dedicated lunar transporters for permanent lunar settlement. This innovative approach paves the way for the first group of private Lunar astronauts and frequent crewed missions to the Moon.
Titans Space's Selene Mission is not merely an ambitious spacefaring endeavor; it represents a paradigm shift. It envisions the Moon not as a destination, but as a new frontier, teeming with potential. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, Titans Space aspires to weave a lunar tapestry, where humanity can live, work, and thrive, ushering in a new era of lunar exploration and discovery.
Invitation to work with Titans Space on the Selene Mission and beyond
The challenges are immense -building/developing/arranging the Titans Spaceplanes, the spaceships, the LEO and Lunar space stations, the lunar transporters, the rovers, the lunar habitat modules, satellites, robots, energy sources, and so on.
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Then there is the harsh lunar environment that adds to the complexities of long-term space habitation.
Yet, with unwavering determination, international collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, Titans Space can illuminate the path toward a thriving lunar civilization. Just as the mythical Selene's chariot cast a silvery glow across the ancient night sky, the Selene Mission aims to ignite a beacon of human ingenuity and hope, illuminating the path towards a brighter future, not just for humanity on Earth, but for all of humankind, among the stars.
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About Titans Space Industries
Titans Space Industries (TSI) is creating a streamlined Earth-to-lunar surface transport infrastructure with spaceplanes, space stations, spaceships, and dedicated lunar vehicles for landing and travel.
Titans Space intends to:
? Become the largest LEO and Lunar Space tourism company
? Become the largest Real Estate owner in Space and the Moon
? Become the largest Lunar commerce and mining company (from 2031 onwards)
TSI, a division of Titans Universe, comprises a vast portfolio of incredible, revolutionary space infrastructure that will allow safe and efficient end-to-end space transportation, including spaceplanes and space stations for space tourism, commercial, and industrial purposes, as well as for research, governments, and military usage.
Titans Space’s single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanes will facilitate orbital space flights for orbital cruises or going to Low-Earth Orbit, sub-orbital flights for zero-g space tourism flights, as well as ultra-fast point-to-point transportation for humans and cargo.
TSI's space tourism division is building the future of luxury space exploration with spaceplanes, spaceships, space stations, and lunar transport vehicles. TSI’s revolutionary LEO Space Station and Lunar Space Station will redefine humanity’s place amongst the stars, with lunar tourism, scientific research, and commercial mining applications, lunar factories, and lunar real estate.
About the Founding Team
TSI was founded by a group of 15 partners with a combined 450 years of business experience, representing investor interests in Titans Universe/TSI. They worked together on numerous projects for a combined 200+ years.
The founding team includes a 28-year-veteran space entrepreneur and satellite broadband pioneer, a PE fund manager who raised more than $6 billion in capital, a 40+ year rocketry and aerodynamics veteran, a 40+ year Space entrepreneur and activist, a Hall-of-Fame NBA basketball legend, a former Head of Business Development at Apple, a multi-billion-dollar business strategist, a former MD of KPMG NYC who advised on 100+ PE and M&A transactions, and the former CFO of a Formula One racing team and public listed companies.
Our Founding CEO, Neal S. Lachman is a serial entrepreneur with 35 years of investment, business, space, technology, and telecom experience. In 1992, he picked up the phone and started communicating with companies like PanAmSat. He has been a space entrepreneur since 1994/1995 when he and two of his brothers applied for and received three international digital satellite broadcast licenses.