• Europlanet

MT2

Lunar Exploration
Convener: B. Foing  | Co-Convener: M. Kato 

We have entered an International Lunar Decade with number of orbiters and landers that will provide new science and exploration opportunities, until human return to the Moon. Invited , contributed, posters and forum discussions will cover:

- Open questions and recent lunar results
- Review of results from SMART-1, Kaguya, Chang'E1 and Chandrayaan-1
- First results from LRO and LCROSS
- Status of upcoming lunar missions
- Opportunities from Lunar landers, rovers, networks, and Lunar Robotic Village
- European and international exploration plans and preparation for the International Lunar Base