Moonlight
Moonlight
Satellites
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Moonlight
Designation
Moonlight
Alternate Designation
LCNS, Lunar Communications and Navigation Services
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Date of Introduction
2040
Description
The European Space Agency (ESA) Moonlight is a lunar satellite constellation intended to provide advanced communications and navigation services. The Moonlight is the result of the Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program awarded to Thales Alenia Space in March 2025. The Moonlight constellation should be placed into orbit within the 2030s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
LCNS, Lunar Communications and Navigation Services
Origin
France, Italy
Contractor
Thales Alenia Space
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2040
Total Production
?
Development Cost
123 million Euro
Details
Country of Origin
France
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004575
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
France
Italy
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