Lasers at the Lunar Poles Could Help Astronauts Navigate

This view of the lunar south pole captured by the Artemis astronauts showes the heavily cratered terrain of the Aitken basin. Laser installations in shadowed craters could provide navigational aid to astronauts exploring the Moon. Courtesy NASA

A team of scientists is exploring ways to use dark craters at the lunar poles as sites for ultrastable lasers to aid in surface and near-lunar navigation. The group, led by Physicist Jun Ye, an expert on lasers and precision measurements, were discussing the types of instruments that Artemis astronauts could install and use during their time on the Moon.

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