The LPV device was designed to use pressurized gas to stir up lunar regolith into a dust cloud, which is then collected autonomously.
Dennis Harris noted, "There's no digging, no mechanical arm to wear out requiring servicing or replacement - it functions like a vacuum cleaner."
The technology on this CLPS payload could aid in the search for resources on the Moon and provide insights into materials for potential lunar habitats.
The collected Moon dust will be sieved, photographed, and findings transmitted back to Earth, aiding future exploration and resource identification.
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