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Lunar Outpost Europe
Based in Luxembourg City, Lunar Outpost Europe develops advanced thermal control and energy systems to ensure the survival and operation of space assets in the most extreme environments.
Our work on lunar night survivability enables infrastructure, human, and robotic systems to operate through prolonged darkness and sub-freezing temperatures. This capability is essential for establishing a sustained human presence in space.
LUX-Thermal ​
An autonomous system delivering thermal and electrical power during lunar night.
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Stores 50+ kWh of solar energy via sun-tracking optics
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Dual-mode: heat transfer or electricity generation
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Includes LOTESS-E (demo) and LTEP (full-scale prototype)
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Funded by Luxembourg Space Agency via ESA’s LuxIMPULSE program
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Thermal Technologies
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Active Thermal Switch (ATS): User-controlled heat transfer, flown on Lunar Voyage 1, flying again in 2026.
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Thermal Energy Storage (TES): Stores solar or waste heat for critical systems.
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Thermal Capacitor (TCap): Buffers short-term thermal loads for sensitive components.
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Thermal Cover: Low-cost radiator insulation to reduce heat loss.​​​​​​​​
Missions
Lunar Voyage 1:
LOEU deployed their Active Thermal Switch (ATS) on the Lunar Outpost MAPP rover at the Moon’s South Pole in March 2025, allowing the rover to operate and collect data in one of the coldest regions in space.
Moonraker (ESA):
LOEU leads thermal design and MBSE for a LiDAR mapping mission to scan lunar poles and landing sites, supporting future missions and LUX-Thermal deployment.
External Services
TVAC Testing
At Lunar Outpost Europe, we bring deep expertise in thermal engineering to support your mission’s success through Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing. Our TVAC facility simulates the extreme thermal and vacuum conditions of space, with a temperature range from –60 °C to +120 °C, ensuring your components are mission-ready. Whether you're developing payloads, instruments, or full spacecraft subsystems, our agile, startup-driven approach ensures rapid turnaround, tailored support, and reliable results. Partner with us to de-risk your mission and accelerate your path to space.
Thermal engineering services
At Lunar Outpost Europe, we bring deep expertise in thermal engineering solutions. As a dynamic startup with a proven track record, we’ve supported multiple customers across Europe and the USA with thermal design and analysis. Whether you're building satellites, landers, or scientific payloads, we’re here to help you stay within your temperature limits!
One team, powering the Moon's surface
The Lunar Outpost Luxembourg office is working on the world's hardest problems with an industry leading team spanning the globe.
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Join the team and have an immediate impact on humanity's journey to the stars. Because every mission requires power.