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space14 days ago•4 min saved

Europe to redefine Gateway role as Artemis changes, decision due in June

With NASA suspending work on the lunar Gateway, ESA is assessing how to adjust its three Gateway-related contributions (the European Service Module, I-Hab, Lunar View, and Lunar Link) and will present a plan to the ESA June Council. The evaluation will cover whether ongoing Gateway developments can continue, be repurposed, or reallocated, how work should be performed (in Europe or the U.S.), changes to Artemis 3/4’s architecture, and how astronaut participation and funding already invested will be treated, all while coordinating with Canada, Japan, and the UAE.

via SpaceNews|

#artemis #esa #esm

space1 month ago•13 min saved

Artemis II set to reveal lunar secrets and Earth’s water history

Artemis II will launch a 10-day lunar flyby to observe the Moon’s far side, potentially uncovering its formation, interior structure, asymmetry between near and far sides, and water distribution, while guiding future landings (Artemis III/IV/V) and advancing understanding of Earth’s early history.

via CNN|

#artemis #lunar #moon

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Moon Leads the Way: SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar City Over Mars

Elon Musk says SpaceX will focus on building a self-sustaining city on the Moon before pursuing a permanent Mars settlement, arguing the Moon allows faster iteration and a shorter timeline; Mars remains an eventual objective with a Mars city targeted in about five to seven years, though lunar development takes priority.

via SpaceNews|

#lunar #mars #moon

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

US Aims Lunar Nuclear Power by 2030 for Artemis Missions

NASA and the Department of Energy sign a memorandum of understanding to co-develop a fission surface power system for the Moon, aiming to deploy a lunar surface reactor by 2030 to provide continuous power for Artemis missions and future Mars exploration, continuing a long-standing U.S. collaboration in space technology and national security.

via NASA (.gov)|

#artemis #doe #lunar

science6 months ago•3 min saved

New Insights into the Moon's Contrasting Sides and Temperatures

New research suggests the Moon's far side is significantly colder internally than the near side, revealing deeper geological differences that may be linked to its formation and evolution, with implications for understanding Earth's history.

via Gizmodo|

#discovery #geology #lunar

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

NASA awards and contracts boost lunar wireless technology development

Solstar Space has received a NASA contract to develop Wi-Fi access points for lunar missions, including Artemis and CLPS programs, aiming to enable robust, space-rated wireless communication for astronauts, robots, and lunar surface systems.

via SpaceNews|

#lunar #nasa #solstar

science8 months ago•1 min saved

NASA Seeks Industry Proposals for Lunar and Martian Communications

NASA has paused its plans to acquire lunar communication ground stations due to uncertain budgets, aiming to support lunar missions and ease the burden on the Deep Space Network.

via SpaceNews|

#budget #deep-space-network #ground-stations

science10 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Reduces Funding for Lunar and Space Science Conferences

NASA's Science Mission Directorate has decided not to provide financial support for upcoming Lunar, Planetary, and Space Sciences Conferences, opting instead for a partnership approach where NASA participates as a collaborator without funding, and conference costs are covered by other partners.

via NASA Watch|

#conferences #funding #lunar

science-and-nature1 year ago•1 min saved

Catch the Last Supermoon of 2024 This Week

The final supermoon of 2024 will be visible this Friday, appearing 14% larger and more vivid than usual, with peak illumination around 4:30 p.m. in New York, coinciding with sunset. This supermoon, about 225,000 miles from Earth, is the closest of the year, following a series of supermoons since August. Known as the beaver moon, it marks a time when beavers prepare their dams for winter. The event may follow a potential Northern Lights display earlier in the week.

via New York Post |

#astronomy #lunar #nasa