Exploration of the Moon
20 entries in the Exploration of the Moon compendium.
Exploration of the MoonLunar exploration evolved from telescopic observation to robotic and crewed missions.Apollo Lunar Sample Return ContainerAluminum container for collecting and sealing lunar samples.Artemis AccordsNon-binding principles for civil space exploration and resource use.Artemis ProjectPrivate venture to establish a self-supporting Moon base by 2002.Colonization of the MoonConcept for human and robotic presence on the Moon.Commercial Lunar Mission Support ServicesCollaboration to develop lunar communications and navigation infrastructure.DARPA lunar programsDARPA programs aim to build a commercial lunar economy.Leif Erikson AwardsAnnual awards for exploration and exploration history.Exploration Systems Architecture StudyNASA study that shaped the Constellation program.Fallen AstronautA small aluminum sculpture on the Moon honoring fallen space explorers.Google Lunar X PrizePrivately funded race to land a rover on the Moon.Human Lunar Return studyNASA study exploring architectures for a crewed lunar return.International Lunar Exploration Working GroupInternational forum for lunar exploration cooperation.International Lunar Resources Exploration ConceptProposed lunar base with Russian partnership, developed after Bush's SEI.Lunar Explorers SocietyAdvocating for permanent human presence on the Moon.Lunar habitationHuman habitation on the Moon via surface habitats.Lunar penetrometerUnused NASA device to measure lunar surface hardness.Lunar Precursor Robotic ProgramNASA robotic missions preparing for crewed lunar exploration.Lunar resourcesLunar materials could enable habitation and reduce exploration costs.Lunar space elevatorA proposed lunar transportation system using a tethered cable.
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