The BBC has an interesting story about the European Space Agency’s MoonNext effort, which is designed to land a robotic rover on the lunar surface in 2015.
ESA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Bernard Foing, says the spacecraft could land at the moon’s south pole. The south pole is considered a likely spot for a human base because it may possess water ice under the surface.
ESA is currently conducting engineering studies on various options. The space agency will present a detailed plan to ministers in November.
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