LuPIN (1)

Finale and prospect to LuPIN-2

Thanks to all your contributions and dedication, we believe the first workshop was a great success.

Here, you can find the final report.

We are preparing the second workshop, LuPIN-2, to maintain the momentum of the fruitful discussion at LuPIN-1. We started planning for the LuPIN-2 in the late summer in 2024 between Kiruna and Luleå. We expect more scientists in the workshop from broader disciplines.

Please express your interest by filling in the schedule survey at https://polls.irf.se/kKYEPpUPHwZsLQso

See you in the LuPIN-2 workshop.

Sincerely Yours, Dr. Yoshifumi Futaana (Swedish Institute of Space Physics)

Objective

Recent years, almost all space agencies are 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 organize an idea to organize a 3-day workshop in September 2023 in or around 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