Cislunar Space Constellation

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A satellite network system deployed across multiple orbits in cislunar space to provide communication and navigation services for lunar exploration activities. The paper's final configuration is 22 satellites ('2 southern NRHO + 2 northern NRHO + 8 ELFO + 10 DRO'), achieving 100% quadruple continuous coverage of the full lunar surface.

Application Value

This term has important reference value in cislunar space research and engineering applications.

Related Concepts

• Vertical Take-off Vertical Landing
• On-Orbit Refueling

References

• Zhang 等 - 2025 - Cislunar space constellation design for future lunar resource development and utilization