The Lunar Trailblazer mission, launching this week from Florida aboard a Space X Falcon rocket, aims to map the presence of water on the moon's surface. Historically viewed as a dry body, recent findings suggest significant quantities of water exist, especially in permanently shadowed craters at the lunar south pole. This two-year mission will not only assist in understanding the moon's resources but also explore how water is transported across the lunar landscape. The insights gained could support future human colonization and utilization of lunar water for fuel and life support.
This mission seeks to discover just how much water exists on the moon, where none was previously thought to be, revealing potential for lunar colonization.
Prof Neil Bowles emphasized the dual nature of the mission: it is primarily scientific but also crucial for future lunar exploration and understanding water transport on the moon.
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