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Lunar Satellites to be Developed by Thales

Moonlight Program to Create a Constellation for Advanced Lunar Communications and Navigation Services

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Tom Patton
Mar 18, 2025
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A contract to design and develop the space segment of the Navigation System and satellite navigation infrastructure for ESA’s Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program has been awarded to Thales Alenia Space.

“This contract represents another step forward in the solid collaboration between Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space w…

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