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Lava Tube Entrance Survey

Explore the potential lava tube entrance discovered in 2024 and map its first 50 meters.

Earnings

$350

+$200 bonus

Duration

5 hours

Location

Aristarchus Plateau

Posted by

International Lunar Exploration Consortium

Applicants

3

Deadline

April 15, 2025

About this Mission

The 2024 lava tube discovery was the biggest finding of the year. We've only seen the entrance — nobody knows how deep it goes. Your job: navigate Tube Scout to the 30m-wide opening, descend into the entrance, and use LIDAR to map the first 50 meters of the tube interior. Check for structural stability, measure ceiling height, and scan for any signs of ice or mineral deposits. This could be the future site of humanity's first lunar habitat.

Bonus: +$200

Bonus if tube extends beyond 50m (additional mapping)

Skills

Cave NavigationLIDAR MappingStructural AssessmentRisk Management

Requirements

  • Expert-level certification
  • 10+ hours total operation time
  • Calm under pressure

Deliverables

  • 3D LIDAR map of first 50m
  • Structural assessment
  • Mineral scan
  • Safety report

Site Details

Phase 1 volcanic science site — the Moon's most alien landscape

TerrainVolcanic plateau, lava channels, steep rille walls, collapsed tubes
Temperature-160°C to 120°C
Explorers2 available
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Lava Tube Entrance Survey

5 hours · Aristarchus Plateau · Up to $550