10-Year Lunar Architecture Capability Study
https://www.darpa.mil/program/ten-year-lunar-architecture-luna-10-capability-study
The 10-Year Lunar Architecture Capability Study (LunA-10) is a scientific and peaceful study conducted by DARPA to explore the development of shareable interoperable systems which minimize the lunar footprint and create commercial value. 1
In August 2023, DARPA requested ideas for the study. Northrup Grumman proposed a robot-built lunar rail network. There are several benefits that a rail system would provide, according to Northrop Grumman: 2
- It would not kick up dust like rovers
- It would avoid littering the surface of mars with vehicles that are left behind