Astronomers urge protection for crucial lunar sites for advanced astronomy, fearing damage from upcoming missions.
Astronomers urge protection for lunar sites crucial for advanced astronomy instruments, fearing damage from upcoming missions. Sites of extraordinary scientific importance (SESIs) are at risk from lunar navigation, communications satellites, rovers, and mining operations. Researchers call for safeguarding these sites as humanity expands into the solar system, to prevent loss of unique opportunities to understand the universe.
March 25, 2024
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