...that large quantities of water, either in ice or mixed with lunar regolith, could be available for human explorers to make use of.... the importance of the Moon’s South Pole for establishing lunar bases, NASA had already earmarked this region as the ...
... also committed to previously announced plans to create a joint lunar and deep space data centre, which will consist of hubs...programme. Despite preparing to launch its Luna 25 and Luna 27 lunar lander missions before the end of the 2020s, Russia is ...
...Moon is of paramount importance for any future mission. However searching for derelict spacecraft and space debris in a lunar orbit, at least with optical telescopes, is challenging due to its bright glare. Now, a new technological application is set...
... on the rest of the planet." According to Thanga, the lunar ark concept, would be built in lava tubes that were discovered... build the base. Along with solar panels on the lunar surface to provide electricity to the cryogenic preservation modules and...
... teleconference. Initially reported to cost $6.7 billion, expenditure for the spacecraft that will transport the crew to the lunar surface has grown to $9.3 billion. Rising costs were attributed in part to pandemic-related issues as well as the need...
... presented an ILRS road map. According to the proposed concept, the lunar station is to be finalized by 2035. In 2026-2030, two ...landing and cargo delivery techniques and also the transportation of lunar soil samples to the Earth. In 2031-2035, the...