Rucheyok (meaning "Little Stream" or "Brook") is a 2kg lunar micro-rover designed in full compliance with the Lunar Open-source Rover Standard (LORS) by MoonDAO. It serves as a reference implementation for low-cost, modular lunar exploration platforms.
By adhering to the LORS ecosystem, Rucheyok ensures interoperability with standardized lunar landers, communication hubs, and power infrastructure, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for lunar missions.
| Parameter | Target Value | LORS Compliance Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U-equivalent | Standardized Mounting Interface |
| Total Mass | 2.0 kg | REQ-MAS-003 (Class A / Micro) |
Rucheyok is engineered using SysML v2, leveraging the formal architecture definitions provided by the LORS standard. The digital twin of the rover is defined by:
- Formal Requirements: Adherence to
LORS_RequirementsandLORS_BudgetRequirements. - Interface Standardization: Utilization of
LORS_Interfacesfor internal and external connectivity. - Model-Based Verification: Using SysML v2 constraints to automate compliance checking for mass and power budgets.
Rucheyok satisfies the following key LORS architectural pillars:
- Structural Compatibility: Designed for the standard 4-bolt micro-rover interface.
- Thermal Resilience: Integrated thermal protection system complying with
REQ-THM-001. - Traceable Budgets: All mission budgets are exported from the
LORS_AnalysisTemplatein SysML v2.
To explore the rover design and models:
- Baseline Specification: Read the consolidated baseline_specification.md for full technical details, parts lists, and manufacturing notes.
- CAD Models: The official parametric model is generated by basilene_rover_gen.py. Run it in FreeCAD to reproduce the final design.
- Reference Standard: See the Official LORS Documentation.
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE for details.
Developed under the Lunar Open-source Rover Standard (LORS) initiative by MoonDAO.