Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander proved that Earth-based GNSS can support lunar navigation, a key step toward LunaNet, an interoperable Moon-based network. Open Lunar’s Dr. Peng Hu is enhancing LunaNet’s resilience to ensure secure, reliable connectivity for future missions.

On March 6, Intuitive Machines will attempt to land its Athena spacecraft on the Moon’s south pole at about 85° latitude as part of NASA’s CLPS program. Read more about the importance of Designated Lunar Areas here.