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PLANETARY EXPLORATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY OFFICE NASA Selects 2 Instruments for Artemis IV Lunar Surface Science NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission to the lunar south polar region. The instruments will improve our knowledge of the lunar environment to support NASA’s further […] The post News and…
NASA has chosen two scientific instruments for deployment on the lunar surface during the upcoming Artemis IV mission, which will explore the Moon's south polar region. These instruments will enhance our understanding of the lunar environment, supporting NASA's plans for further lunar and Martian exploration.
In addition, NASA has awarded four grants under the Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO) program. These early-stage projects, with Technology Readiness Levels ranging from 1 to 3, aim to develop innovative instrument hardware that can boost the scientific return of future planetary missions.
The selected technologies cover a wide range of environments and will aid in answering critical questions about the origins of our solar system, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the study of our planetary neighborhood.
Furthermore, NASA has selected four projects for the 2024 Development and Advancement of Lunar Instrumentation (DALI) program. These technologies will bolster NASA's arsenal of instruments suitable for future lunar missions, such as the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program and the Artemis campaign. The goal of DALI is to identify and demonstrate instruments with high potential for use in forthcoming NASA flight opportunities.
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