Flight Model development and system verification of the GrainCams payload for the CLPS lunar rover

The Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, a component of NASA’s Artemis program, supports lunar exploration by enabling the delivery of scientific instruments to the Moon through commercial lander missions. GrainCams is a candidate payload developed by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), consisting of SurfCam and LevCam to study micro-scale regolith structures and lofted dust near the lunar surface. This presentation introduces the objectives and system design of GrainCams, highlighting its role in advancing surface science investigations on future lunar exploration missions.