Open Lunar Foundation
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Envisioning a peaceful, cooperative presence on the Moon for the benefit of life on and off Earth. openlunar.org
What sets the Open Lunar Fellowship apart? Our innovation process.
We don't just fund research—we nurture "hunches" into solid concepts through our community-driven approach.
Ready to develop nascent ideas into groundbreaking research that shapes lunar policy? www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
We don't just fund research—we nurture "hunches" into solid concepts through our community-driven approach.
Ready to develop nascent ideas into groundbreaking research that shapes lunar policy? www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What sets the Open Lunar Fellowship apart? Our innovation process.
We don't just fund research—we nurture "hunches" into solid concepts through our community-driven approach.
Ready to develop nascent ideas into groundbreaking research that shapes lunar policy? www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
We don't just fund research—we nurture "hunches" into solid concepts through our community-driven approach.
Ready to develop nascent ideas into groundbreaking research that shapes lunar policy? www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
Open Lunar will be at IAC 2025 to launch the Lunar Ledger — the first transparent, neutral, and global database for lunar objects and activities. If you’ll be at IAC and would like to connect about the Lunar Ledger or other Open Lunar work, we welcome you to reach out and schedule a time to meet.
September 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Open Lunar will be at IAC 2025 to launch the Lunar Ledger — the first transparent, neutral, and global database for lunar objects and activities. If you’ll be at IAC and would like to connect about the Lunar Ledger or other Open Lunar work, we welcome you to reach out and schedule a time to meet.
The Open Lunar Fellowship Application process is now open! We're looking for entrepreneurial visionaries, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative researchers who can help us develop novel approaches to lunar governance challenges. Apply today: www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
September 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Open Lunar Fellowship Application process is now open! We're looking for entrepreneurial visionaries, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative researchers who can help us develop novel approaches to lunar governance challenges. Apply today: www.openlunar.org/research-fel...
Throughout 2025, Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu has been exploring approaches and designs for PNT, and has recently completed both a White Paper and Showcase presentation on their research.
🌟 You can read the White Paper here: www.openlunar.org/publications...
🌟 You can read the White Paper here: www.openlunar.org/publications...
August 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Throughout 2025, Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu has been exploring approaches and designs for PNT, and has recently completed both a White Paper and Showcase presentation on their research.
🌟 You can read the White Paper here: www.openlunar.org/publications...
🌟 You can read the White Paper here: www.openlunar.org/publications...
Open Lunar Fellowship Applications: Opening in Early Sept! Ready to contribute to humanity's peaceful lunar future? Learn more about the Fellowship experience here: www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lu...
August 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Open Lunar Fellowship Applications: Opening in Early Sept! Ready to contribute to humanity's peaceful lunar future? Learn more about the Fellowship experience here: www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lu...
Are you passionate about space — but eager to bring fresh perspectives from other fields? We want you as an Affiliate! If you're motivated to shape the ethical, cooperative, and inclusive future of lunar exploration, we’d love to hear from you. www.openlunar.org/join
August 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Are you passionate about space — but eager to bring fresh perspectives from other fields? We want you as an Affiliate! If you're motivated to shape the ethical, cooperative, and inclusive future of lunar exploration, we’d love to hear from you. www.openlunar.org/join
Introducing a few members of the Lunar Ledger Advisory Board! Their stewardship is helping to build a resilient, transparent tool shaped by and for the next generation of lunar missions. Learn more about the full Board at www.lunarledger.space.
August 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Introducing a few members of the Lunar Ledger Advisory Board! Their stewardship is helping to build a resilient, transparent tool shaped by and for the next generation of lunar missions. Learn more about the full Board at www.lunarledger.space.
We're thrilled to spotlight one of our key supporters: Founders Pledge! Their generous contribution directly advances our mission to make lunar exploration open and collaborative. We're deeply grateful for their partnership in this work.
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #NonProfit #Donate #JoinUs
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #NonProfit #Donate #JoinUs
August 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We're thrilled to spotlight one of our key supporters: Founders Pledge! Their generous contribution directly advances our mission to make lunar exploration open and collaborative. We're deeply grateful for their partnership in this work.
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #NonProfit #Donate #JoinUs
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #NonProfit #Donate #JoinUs
A new guide from the Lunar Policy Platform explores how we can preserve lunar science as a global commons through innovative governance approaches. Read more on the Open Lunar blog:
www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-c...
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #LunarResearch #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance
www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-c...
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #LunarResearch #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance
August 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A new guide from the Lunar Policy Platform explores how we can preserve lunar science as a global commons through innovative governance approaches. Read more on the Open Lunar blog:
www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-c...
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #LunarResearch #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance
www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-c...
#OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #LunarResearch #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance
Lunar Power Standards are crucial for the future of lunar operations. They help reduce costs for operators, accelerate innovation, support economic growth, and provide risk mitigation. Read our published research or watch the showcase video here:
www.openlunar.org/projects/an-...
www.openlunar.org/projects/an-...
August 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Lunar Power Standards are crucial for the future of lunar operations. They help reduce costs for operators, accelerate innovation, support economic growth, and provide risk mitigation. Read our published research or watch the showcase video here:
www.openlunar.org/projects/an-...
www.openlunar.org/projects/an-...
We are pleased to introduce a new Open Lunar Affiliate, Melodie Yashar, who works in space infrastructure and construction technologies. Learn more about Melodie's work at: www.melodieyashar.com.
August 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are pleased to introduce a new Open Lunar Affiliate, Melodie Yashar, who works in space infrastructure and construction technologies. Learn more about Melodie's work at: www.melodieyashar.com.
Open Lunar is pleased to introduce one of our newest affiliates, Thomas González Roberts, incoming Assistant Professor of International Affairs and Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Learn more about Thomas and check out his digital SpaceBoard at: www.thomasgroberts.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Open Lunar is pleased to introduce one of our newest affiliates, Thomas González Roberts, incoming Assistant Professor of International Affairs and Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Learn more about Thomas and check out his digital SpaceBoard at: www.thomasgroberts.com
Be part of setting the standard for responsible activity on the Moon. Our latest blog explores how the Lunar Ledger empowers commercial operators to lead the way in establishing safe, transparent operations through a mission registry built on trust. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-l...
July 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Be part of setting the standard for responsible activity on the Moon. Our latest blog explores how the Lunar Ledger empowers commercial operators to lead the way in establishing safe, transparent operations through a mission registry built on trust. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-l...
Open Lunar's Slack Community connects experts, stakeholders, and visionaries collaborating on lunar projects. Join our community of open thinkers pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration. We invite you to apply today! www.openlunar.org/join
July 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Open Lunar's Slack Community connects experts, stakeholders, and visionaries collaborating on lunar projects. Join our community of open thinkers pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration. We invite you to apply today! www.openlunar.org/join
🌙 Happy Moon Day! 🚀 Our Open Lunar community members from Tokyo to Chile, Vienna to beyond are united by a shared vision: developing a peaceful, sustainable, and collaborative presence on the Moon 🌍✨ #MoonDay #OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #SpaceSustainability #GlobalCommunity #Apollo11
July 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌙 Happy Moon Day! 🚀 Our Open Lunar community members from Tokyo to Chile, Vienna to beyond are united by a shared vision: developing a peaceful, sustainable, and collaborative presence on the Moon 🌍✨ #MoonDay #OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #SpaceSustainability #GlobalCommunity #Apollo11
The Open Lunar core team operates remotely across the globe, but this week we've gathered for strategic planning sessions and collaborative work. We're diving deep into strategic priorities, refining project management plans, and mapping roadmaps for 2026! Learn more about our work at openlunar.org
July 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Open Lunar core team operates remotely across the globe, but this week we've gathered for strategic planning sessions and collaborative work. We're diving deep into strategic priorities, refining project management plans, and mapping roadmaps for 2026! Learn more about our work at openlunar.org
Meet 🛰 Ashley Kosak, an Open Lunar Fellow and Battery Operations Lab & Program Manager at Zitara. As a fellow in 2024, Ashley explored the business case for cooperative lunar landing pads. Explore Ashley’s contributions here: www.openlunar.org/ashley
July 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Meet 🛰 Ashley Kosak, an Open Lunar Fellow and Battery Operations Lab & Program Manager at Zitara. As a fellow in 2024, Ashley explored the business case for cooperative lunar landing pads. Explore Ashley’s contributions here: www.openlunar.org/ashley
Current lunar mission information sharing remains ad hoc and inefficient, prompting the Lunar Policy Platform’s "Lunar Information Sharing 101" initiative to establish better coordination frameworks, supported by Open Lunar. Read more:
Information Sharing Enables Cutting Edge Lunar Exploration — Open Lunar Foundation
JAXA's SLIM achieved the most precise lunar landing ever in 2024 using shared data from ISRO's Chandrayaan 2 orbiter, demonstrating the power of international collaboration in lunar exploration.…
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July 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Current lunar mission information sharing remains ad hoc and inefficient, prompting the Lunar Policy Platform’s "Lunar Information Sharing 101" initiative to establish better coordination frameworks, supported by Open Lunar. Read more:
Open Lunar is excited to announce the onboarding of our Lunar Ledger Advisory Board, a diverse group of leaders whose backgrounds span space law, governance, science, research, and hands-on mission experience. Learn more about the full board here: www.lunarledger.space/advisors
July 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Open Lunar is excited to announce the onboarding of our Lunar Ledger Advisory Board, a diverse group of leaders whose backgrounds span space law, governance, science, research, and hands-on mission experience. Learn more about the full board here: www.lunarledger.space/advisors
Join Open Lunar on Thursday, July 3rd, for a presentation of the whitepaper by Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu, followed by a Community Roundtable on the future of Lunar PNT.
Register here: lnkd.in/gtxExY-W
#Moon2025 #SpaceExploration #OpenLunar #LunarPolicy #InternationalCollaboration
Register here: lnkd.in/gtxExY-W
#Moon2025 #SpaceExploration #OpenLunar #LunarPolicy #InternationalCollaboration
July 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Join Open Lunar on Thursday, July 3rd, for a presentation of the whitepaper by Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu, followed by a Community Roundtable on the future of Lunar PNT.
Register here: lnkd.in/gtxExY-W
#Moon2025 #SpaceExploration #OpenLunar #LunarPolicy #InternationalCollaboration
Register here: lnkd.in/gtxExY-W
#Moon2025 #SpaceExploration #OpenLunar #LunarPolicy #InternationalCollaboration
Open Lunar submitted a Conference Room paper to the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, announcing the Lunar Ledger as a global database of lunar objects and activities.
Click to read the full publication: bit.ly/44miH7q
Click to read the full publication: bit.ly/44miH7q
June 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Open Lunar submitted a Conference Room paper to the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, announcing the Lunar Ledger as a global database of lunar objects and activities.
Click to read the full publication: bit.ly/44miH7q
Click to read the full publication: bit.ly/44miH7q
Antonino Salmeri and Samuel Jardine of the Lunar Policy Platform discuss the role of lunar information sharing for peace, safety, and sustainability on the Moon, highlighting Open Lunar Foundation's Lunar Ledger project (www.lunarledger.space). Read more: spacenews.com/all-eyes-on-...
All eyes on the moon: sharing information for lunar peace, safety and sustainability
All eyes on the moon: sharing information for lunar peace, safety and sustainability
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June 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Antonino Salmeri and Samuel Jardine of the Lunar Policy Platform discuss the role of lunar information sharing for peace, safety, and sustainability on the Moon, highlighting Open Lunar Foundation's Lunar Ledger project (www.lunarledger.space). Read more: spacenews.com/all-eyes-on-...
Lunar PNT is the backbone of safe, scalable Moon activity. We’ve mapped the gaps—and the path forward. Join us July 3 for a virtual Research Showcase + roundtable w/ Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu. 🔗 Register: www.linkedin.com/events/openl...
June 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Lunar PNT is the backbone of safe, scalable Moon activity. We’ve mapped the gaps—and the path forward. Join us July 3 for a virtual Research Showcase + roundtable w/ Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu. 🔗 Register: www.linkedin.com/events/openl...
Today, our team presented virtually at the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to announce the launch of the Lunar Ledger & how it will support UN COPUOS initiatives & lunar collaboration. Learn more about the Ledger here: www.lunarledger.space
June 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today, our team presented virtually at the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to announce the launch of the Lunar Ledger & how it will support UN COPUOS initiatives & lunar collaboration. Learn more about the Ledger here: www.lunarledger.space
In their latest blog, Christine Tiballi explores the creation of a Lunar Consortium leveraging a Public Purpose Trust to ensure shared stewardship, equitable access, and responsible resource use, before scarcity and conflict take root. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/ll-series-3
Collaborative Frameworks for Long-Term Lunar Sustainability — Open Lunar Foundation
We’ve explored frameworks for lunar adaptive environmental protocols, harmonization areas, and a management scheme supported by digital twins and risk modeling in Parts I & II. Part III explores a...
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June 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In their latest blog, Christine Tiballi explores the creation of a Lunar Consortium leveraging a Public Purpose Trust to ensure shared stewardship, equitable access, and responsible resource use, before scarcity and conflict take root. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/ll-series-3