NASA spent the last two weeks hoisting a 103-ton component onto a simulator and installing it to help prepare for the next Moon missions. Crews fitted the interstage simulator component onto the Thad ...

In-situ resource utilization will likely play a major role in any future long-term settlement of the moon. However, designing ...

Description: The LunaSim team is designing a suspension system off-loader for astronaut lunar simulation training. The system will allow users to experience a 1/6th gravity environment here on earth ...

If you design a new tool for use on Earth, it is easy to test and practice using that tool in its intended environment. But ...

“JAXA's lunar exploration initiatives require advanced simulation capabilities to ensure our navigation systems perform reliably in the challenging lunar environment," said Dr. Masaya ...

ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori tested various lunar landing manoeuvres for the first time in the cockpit of the DLR Robotic Motion Simulator. The motion simulator was developed at the DLR Institute of ...

“But we know from Apollo and all of our previous programs you need motion-based simulation, you need in-flight training, and you need in-flight lunar simulation as well.” Wheelock read through the ...

Several other bits of technology have been included onboard, like a 3D printer, a circadian light stimulation system, an algae reactor, and a weather simulation. Since both the Moon and Greenland ...

PNT X solution will lead the development of next-generation space exploration capabilities. PAIGNTON, England, March 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT ...

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected Spirent Communications to supply its lunar positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) simulation solution. The solution will support JAXA’s ...