Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is set to develop a low-orbit telescope within 13 months for a space mission launching in 2027. This telescope will aid in selecting moon landing sites and mapping mineral deposits while identifying potential deep space threats. The project, in conjunction with the Department of Defense and Firefly, aims to re-establish the United States' presence in lunar exploration. This monolithic telescope technology will enable advanced lunar imaging capabilities, fulfilling a gap in the rapidly expanding space economy, projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has 13 months to develop a low-orbit telescope for a 2027 mission aimed at selecting moon landing sites and assessing deep space threats.
The monolithic telescope project, a collaboration between LLNL, the Department of Defense, and Firefly, aims to revitalize U.S. lunar exploration efforts.
This project will provide a maneuverable telescope for Defense missions and commercial use, marking the advent of the first commercial lunar imaging service.
The global space economy is projected to grow from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035, emphasizing the importance of lunar imaging capabilities.
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