UK space company to establish link with the far side of the Moon

Thursday, 16 September 2021 09:29

A UK satellite company will provide the first commercial link between Earth and the Moon. The satellite, named Lunar Pathfinder, will be vital for the planned return missions to the Moon. Built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and supported by £11.6 million in UK Space Agency funding via the European Space Agency (ESA), the satellite will also allow greater freedom for rovers operating on the far side of the Moon,...Request free trial