DFRobot has also placed its environmental sensors into FLEXHab.
FLEXHab: Preparing Astronauts for Lunar Missions
FLEXHab will act as the primary training base for European and American astronauts as they prepare for lunar exploration.
Designed by SAGA Space Architects, a Copenhagen-based developer in human-centric space habitats, the FLEXHab intravehicular training habitat is physically integrated with LUNA, a moon simulator.
This integration will play a role in astronaut training for the upcoming Artemis missions.
LattePanda and Server Integration for Real-Time Monitoring
Each unit is equipped with DFRobot's LattePanda 3 Delta SBC (8GB RAM/64GB storage) and DFRobot's 11.6" touchscreen, allowing astronauts to directly control cabin systems and monitor missions in real time.
These terminals connect to DFRobot's LattePanda Sigma central server — an x86-based Windows/Linux server with 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD, and WiFi 6E — which manages training data streams, ensures operational continuity, and synchronises input across both terminals.
Environmental Monitoring with Modular Sensor Arrays
DFRobot sensors, called Raven, employ an array of different environmental sensors to provide a simple, modular solution to understanding the environment.
Designed in collaboration with ESA, the FLEXHab habitat meets a comprehensive set of requirements, including accommodating a crew of four astronauts for up to 30 days and incorporating features like a suitport.
DFRobot and SAGA Continue Collaborative Success
"Following our 2023 collaboration on the SAGA Underwater Habitat (UHAB), we're honored to see DFRobot's open-source solutions powering the FLEXHab lunar training habitat," said DFRobot CEO Ricky Ye.
"This continued partnership with SAGA demonstrates the aerospace-grade reliability of our hardware in extreme environments.
We remain committed to advancing space exploration through accessible open-source technologies that push the boundaries of human ingenuity."
