The DROID(Regolith Collector)

The DROID remains in a compact form while travelling. It uses four thrusts to propel itself and three parachutes for landing. Once the DROID makes contact with the moon’s surface, the thrusts act as support legs, each has an air tank within the metal body. A valve is situated on each leg so it is pointed down, once the valve is opened the difference in pressure will shoot the gas out towards the ground uplifting regolith. Each leg will then open a container to catch the lunar debris as it falls back towards the surface. Once the air tanks have been emptied, the DROID enters its compact form to begin its journey back to Earth. The DROID is meant for a single trip. It will begin its launch from Earth connected to large thrusts, these will drop after exit of atmosphere, these are not required for the moon take-off.