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GPS on the moon: Spanish firm launches navigation system

The full moon is seen from Valletta

The full moon as seen from Valletta, Malta.

MADRID 鈥� Spanish technology company GMV has unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon that aims to make lunar missions as intuitive as a drive across town with apps such as Google Maps or Waze.

Called LUPIN, the project is part of a program by the European Space Agency to test new positioning, navigation and timing techniques as interest in lunar surface exploration picks up again, whether for scientific research, potential mining opportunities or even future tourism.



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