Numerous lunar missions are planned for the next decade and the current deep space
tracking system could not be sufficient to support all of them, since it has inherent limits in …

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in lunar exploration involving both the
public and private sectors and several missions are planned for the next decades. This …

ESA and NASA are proposing satellite based lunar communication and navigation systems
deployed in Moon orbit; in this way, lunar vehicles/spacecraft will be able to accomplish …

Nowadays, several space agencies are emphasizing the interest for the human return to the
Moon. This renaissance in lunar exploration involves both the public and private sectors and …

A detailed analysis of the algorithm for precision lunar descent and landing navigation is
presented. A continuous-discrete dual-state extended Kalman filter is developed in which …

Exploring the Moon is the next long-term target for space agencies in the coming decade
depicted by the Moonlight program from the European Space Agency (ESA) which envisions …

The interest in Moon exploration has grown substantially in the last few years, appointing the
Moon as the first step toward deep space exploration. However, the current state-of-the-art …

New discovery of the ice on the Lunar South Pole has boosted several international
initiatives to bring mankind back to the Moon and make our natural satellite the outpost to …

With the renewed interest in the lunar surface exploration, the European Space Agency is
supporting, as part of the Moonlight program, the development of a dedicated Lunar …

The Moon is again a top space exploration priority. Several upcoming missions involving
worldwide space agencies, private companies and their partnerships are planned paving …