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Objectives

Almost all space agencies are currently active in preparing lunar exploration. However, the science of Moon-environment interaction, particularly complex but fascinating coupling between the solar wind/magnetospheric plasma–energetic particles–exosphere–dust–solid-surface–mini-magnetosphere, has been under-represented. With this situation behind us, we at IRF try to establish the network among scientists, engineers, industry, and space agencies.

As a first step, we will organize a 3-day workshop in September 2023 in Kiruna, to discuss the science of the space environment on the Moon.

In addition to the discussion of bottom-up science, we would also aim to discuss

  • how to establish a research network of international scientists interested in the lunar environment
  • how to increase our visibility to stakeholders – industry, space agencies, and public audiences

Meetings

Coordinator(s)

  • Yoshifumi Futaana, Swedish Institute of Space Physics