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Moonlight

Moonlight

Satellites
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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
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
France
Italy
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