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MoonFall lunar propulsive drone system

NASA/JPL mission of four independent propulsive lunar drones targeted for the south pole in 2028, using autonomous hops and high-resolution imaging plus radiation and subsurface-water measurements to survey future Artemis landing sites.

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Family Name
MoonFall
Full Name
MoonFall lunar propulsive drone system
Roles
researchtechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
spacecraft

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Description
NASA/JPL mission of four independent propulsive lunar drones targeted for the south pole in 2028, using autonomous hops and high-resolution imaging plus radiation and subsurface-water measurements to survey future Artemis landing sites.
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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 05:53:24 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 05:53:24 UTC