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SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 26


Published on 2025-02-04 19:22:26 - MSN
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  • NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has made it to Florida's Cape Canaveral to prep for its launch to the moon, which could occur as soon as Feb. 26.

The article from MSN discusses the upcoming launch of Lunar Trailblazer, a small satellite designed to hunt for water on the Moon, scheduled for February 26, 2024, by SpaceX. This mission, part of NASA's SIMPLEx program, aims to map the Moon's surface to identify water molecules and their distribution, which is crucial for future lunar exploration and potential human settlements. Lunar Trailblazer will use an innovative instrument called the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM3) to detect water in various forms. The satellite will be launched as a secondary payload on a Falcon 9 rocket, alongside the IM-1 mission, highlighting SpaceX's role in advancing space exploration through cost-effective launches. This mission not only seeks to enhance our understanding of lunar resources but also supports NASA's broader Artemis program goals of sustainable lunar exploration.

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