{"id":35529,"date":"2025-04-11T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4662822_CN62822_0"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:30:00","slug":"dfrobots-open-source-hardware-powers-sagas-flexhab-for-artemis-moon-mission-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=35529","title":{"rendered":"DFRobot&#8217;s Open-Source Hardware Powers SAGA&#8217;s FLEXHab for Artemis Moon Mission Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SHANGHAI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfrobot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DFRobot<\/a>, a global leader in open-source hardware, today announced the successful deployment of its high-performance single-board computers, LattePanda Delta and LattePanda Sigma, along with innovative environmental sensors, in the European Space Agency&#8217;s (ESA) newly unveiled FLEXHab lunar training habitat. FLEXHab will serve as the primary training base for both European and American astronauts as they prepare for lunar exploration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\" readability=\"7\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2662659\/DFRobot_s_Open_Source_Hardware_Powers_SAGA_s_FLEXHab_for_Artemis_Moon_Mission_Training.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2662659\/DFRobot_s_Open_Source_Hardware_Powers_SAGA_s_FLEXHab_for_Artemis_Moon_Mission_Training.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"DFRobot's Open-Source Hardware Powers SAGA's FLEXHab for Artemis Moon Mission Training\" alt=\"DFRobot's Open-Source Hardware Powers SAGA's FLEXHab for Artemis Moon Mission Training\"> <\/a> <br \/><span>DFRobot&#8217;s Open-Source Hardware Powers SAGA&#8217;s FLEXHab for Artemis Moon Mission Training<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Designed by SAGA Space Architects, a <span class=\"xn-location\">Copenhagen<\/span>-based pioneer in human-centric space habitats, the FLEXHab intravehicular training habitat is physically integrated with LUNA, the world&#8217;s largest moon simulator located at <span class=\"xn-location\">Cologne&#8217;s<\/span> European Astronaut Center (EAC). This integration will play a crucial role in astronaut training for the upcoming Artemis missions.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the 28-square-meter FLEXHab habitat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfrobot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DFRobot<\/a>&#8216;s open-source hardware products are primarily utilized as follows:<\/p>\n<p><b>ODIN Smart Touch Terminals (2 units):<\/b><br \/>Each unit is equipped with DFRobot&#8217;s LattePanda 3 Delta SBC (8GB RAM\/64GB storage) and DFRobot&#8217;s 11.6&#8243; touchscreen, allowing astronauts to directly control cabin systems and monitor missions in real time. These terminals connect to DFRobot&#8217;s LattePanda Sigma central server \u2014 an x86-based Windows\/Linux server with 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD, and WiFi 6E \u2014 which manages training data streams, ensures operational continuity, and synchronizes input across both terminals.<\/p>\n<p><b>RAVEN Intelligent Environmental Monitoring System:<br \/><\/b>Ravens&#8217; are sensor packs that employ an array of different environmental sensors to provide a simple, modular solution to understanding the environment.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Raven Lite: Features the <span class=\"xn-money\">ESP32<\/span>-C3 chip, integrating&nbsp;DFRobot&#8217;s CO2 and basic environmental sensors.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Raven Pro<\/span>: Utilizes an ESP32&nbsp;PoE power solution, supporting multi-dimensional data collection through DFRobot&#8217;s O2 and MEMS motion monitoring sensors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>DFRobot Ambient Light Sensor: <\/b>Provides real-time lighting data for SAGA&#8217;s self-developed circadian lighting system.<\/p>\n<p>These modular components seamlessly integrate with SAGA&#8217;s smart management software, collectively creating a comprehensive monitoring network that covers life support and equipment operation.<\/p>\n<p>Designed in close collaboration with ESA, the FLEXHab habitat meets a comprehensive set of requirements, including accommodating a crew of four astronauts for up to 30 days and incorporating features like a suitport.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Following our 2023 collaboration on the SAGA Underwater Habitat (UHAB), we&#8217;re honored to see DFRobot&#8217;s open-source solutions powering the FLEXHab lunar training habitat,&#8221; said DFRobot CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Ricky Ye<\/span>.&#8221; This continued partnership with SAGA demonstrates the aerospace-grade reliability of our hardware in extreme environments. We remain committed to advancing space exploration through accessible open-source technologies that push the boundaries of human ingenuity.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHANGHAI, April 11, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; DFRobot, a global leader in open-source hardware, today announced the successful deployment of its high-performance single-board computers, LattePanda Delta and LattePanda Sigma, along with innovative environmental sensors, in the European Space Agency&#8217;s (ESA) newly unveiled FLEXHab lunar training habitat. 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