ILOA, 5 Moon Missions, HQ for Galaxy Forum Kamuela 2019

2. International Lunar Observatory Association
To expand human understanding of the Cosmos
through observation from our Moon – with Aloha
 Hawaii non-profit since
2007
 Multi-Function ILO
 Galaxy astronomy,
communications
 Lunar base build-out
 Astronomy from the Moon:
A First Light Industry

3. ILOA 5 Moon Missions
ILO Human Service Mission,
1st Women on the Moon (2020s)
ILO-1 to Malapert Mnt
South Pole Mission (NET 2021)
ILO-X Precursor Mission
(NET 2020)
ILO – Chang’e-3
Galaxy Imaging (2013-present)
ILO-2 backup to Shackleton Rim (TBD)
South Pole Mission (NET 2021-22)

4. ILO Mission Objectives
Primary: Galaxy First Light Imaging
Lunar surface observation
(help develop lunar base)
Earth observation
(climate change, precession, etc)
Additional applications:
VLF, SETI, NEOs, Solar storm warning
Lunar South Pole
Top of 5000-m Malapert Mountain
• Line-of-sight communication with Earth
• Nearly continuous Sunlight for power
• Proximity to water ice in permanently shadowed craters
=> likely Moon base site.
• Aitken Basin geological assets
• Southern skies observations including Milky Way
• Antarctica South Pole analog

5. ILO-1: Observation & Communication
from the Lunar South Pole
ILO-1: Galaxy First Light Imaging
First Image of Milky Way Galaxy Center from the Surface of Moon
EarthRise Photo: 1968 / Apollo 8 *** 20th Century ILO Imaging Galaxy Center *** 21st Century

6. ILOA Galaxy Imaging Program with LUT
Spiral Galaxy M101
* This was imaged at the very edge of the telescope capability.
M101 was barely within the available sky coverage and had to be
captured at the earliest possible time in the Lunar day causing
stray light and power supply stability issues.
LUT is the first robotic automated telescope on the Moon
Obtained >32,000 images during the first 5 months

7. ILO-X: Precursor Mission
Galaxy Center (6-min exposure)
by previous ILO-X Hardware
ILOA working with Canadensys Aerospace Corp. to develop flight-ready payload
for technology validation and risk reduction
Solid-state camera with 4π spherical view
• Operate in lunar day and potentially survive lunar night
• <1 kg, 5cm x 5cm x 5cm
• ~2 Watts for imaging
• 4 GB storage; data rates up to ~Mbps
Canadensys plans to fly camera elements to orbit
(CCD, image capture/processing electronics, housing, no optics).

8. ILOA Human Service Mission
Advances to be introduced at
Galaxy Forum Hainan 2020 on
25-28 Feb in Wenchang, China
ILOA participated in a Human Lunar Lander multi-
party technical design project led by Golden
Spike Company 2011-2014
First Women on the Moon
2020s
USA Artemis Human Return
to Moon 2024

9. Mission: Advance 21st Century Education worldwide to
provide greater global awareness, capabilities and action in
Galaxy science, exploration and enterprise.
Galaxy Forum Architecture
Locations:
Hawaii, USA
California, USA
Kansas, USA
New York, USA
Canada (Vancouver, Toronto)
South America (Santiago, Rio de Janeiro)
Europe (Strasbourg, Prague, Vienna)
Africa (Cape Town)
India (Bangalore)
Southeast Asia ( )
China (Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan)
Japan (Tokyo)
Singapore, Bandung,
Bangkok, Jakarta, KL
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2019 Kamuela is 96th overall !

10. ILOA Headquarters Development
• Kamuela: near Keck & CFHT HQs
• Direct line of sight / Easy access to Mauna Kea
Observatories -- Center of Astronomy in Northern
Hemisphere
• 2500 sq.ft. complex on 1 acre of land

11. Draft Floor Plan

12. Current Progress
• $15,000 initial seed grant from Change
Happens Foundation to conduct Studies in
preparation for possible larger contribution of $1
Million for construction.
• Architectural Contract with
FLEMING & Associates, LLC. to
prepare Preliminary Concept Design
• Local Consultations with
Koa Architects

13. Next Steps
• Identify and secure appropriate land parcel –
working with Parker Ranch
• Complete architectural study
• Finalize funding for building construction via
Change Happens Foundation and / or other
private and state sources
Rough Funding Outline
Land Building /
Construction
Fixtures / Fittings,
Data & Control
Equipment
$1 Million $1 Million $1 Million

14. ILOA Local Collaborations, Endorsements, Appreciations

15. Mauna Kea Observatories
• 4207 meter elevation – tallest mountain in Pacific Ocean
• Global center of Earth-based astronomy
• 14 nations represented – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Japan, The
Netherlands, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Hawaii / USA, India, China

16. ILOA Vision for
21st Century Astronomy in Hawai’i
o Support, enhance, complement Mauna Kea world class Observatories, and
Hawaii leadership in astronomy / space from new frontier of Moon South Pole
o Help develop Mayor Kim’s concept of Mauna Kea World Peace Park
o Share observations from the Moon, and astrophysics data with Hawaii and
international students by hosting schools and educators, via online platforms
and Galaxy Forums
o Encourage, support and learn from Hawaiian culture and traditions of way-
finding, voyaging, star studies, Kumulipo; and spread Aloha to the Moon and into
space
o Help to Hawaiianize astronomy, space, observatories
o Advance economic, scientific and education contributions / developments for
Hawaii including global headquarters in Kamuela

17. High School Students Participating in ILO
HS Computer Lab ILO Web Interface
Communications Link ILO on the Moon
Instructions
Content

18. How could ILOA on the Moon
work with Hawaii Education and Business Communities?
• Host and employ scientists, seek science / astronomy proposals
to conduct Astronomy from the Moon
• Perform Earth-Moon Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI)
• Exchange data for ongoing or new research phenomena
verifications / observations -- in the next 2-3 years
• Commercial sponsorship / participation in 1st Hawaii lunar
lander; company logo integrated onto spacecraft
• Develop mutually beneficial outreach / other programs and
collaborations

19. ALOHA!
For more information about ILOA, contact:
65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway, D-20
Kamuela, HI 96743
Phone 808-885-3474
Fax 808-885-3475
Email info@iloa.org
Web http://www.iloa.org
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