TYCHO mission to Earth-Moon libration point EML-4 @ IAC 2013
Channel: AerospaceResearch.net
Date: 2013-10-06

In the current wake of mission plans to the Moon and to Earth-Moon libration points (EML) by several agencies and organizations TYCHO identifies the key role of telecommunication provision for the future path of lunar exploration. It demonstrates an interesting extension to existing communication methods to the Moon and beyond by
combining innovative technology with a next frontier location and the commercial space communication sector.
It is evident that all communication systems will rely on direct communication to Earth ground stations. In case of EML-2 missions around HALO orbits or bases on the far side of the Moon, it has to be extended by communication links via relay stations. The innovative approach is that TYCHO provides this relay communication to those out-of-sight lunar mission as a service. TYCHO will establish a new infrastructure for future missions and even create a new market for add-on relay services.