Open Lunar is proud to announce that we have joined The Karman Project’s Impact Circle of the Space Peace Prize Alliance. Learn more about the Prize in the video below, featuring Open Lunar Board Chair, Chris Hadfield ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICWk7Sjw3jI

We’re excited to announce plans for releasing the first commercial lunar dataset on the public Lunar Ledger this year, in partnership with JAOPS and DYMON. Read more: 🔗 www.openlunar.org/blog/data-sharing-is-key-to-a-sustainable-presence-on-the-moon

Artemis II was a collaborative international endeavor spanning the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, a show of what we can achieve together. Open Lunar is proud to be an active Permanent Observer at the UN's COPUOS. Read more about our role ⬇️ https://www.openlunar.org/blog/inside-copuos

Meet “Epoch”, Open Lunar’s lunar timekeeping research, encouraging collaborative space exploration. Epoch’s motivation is to meet the demands of an accelerating lunar ecosystem by enabling low-cost shared infrastructure. Learn more ⬇️ https://www.openlunar.org/blog/timekeeping-blog

The Planetary Science Journal has published a special collection of “open access” research papers on NASA’s VIPER rover: https://iopscience.iop.org/collections/psj-250327-01

Open Lunar Foundation recently hosted a Moonlit Talk asking a simple, yet essential question: When is the Moon truly for everyone? Watch the recording now: https://www.openlunar.org/blog/webinar-recording-moonlit-talk-when-is-the-moon-truly-for-everyone

Open Lunar will be at the Legal Subcommittee of UNCOPUOS from the 20th-24th. Meet with our Senior Policy Lead, Samuel Jardine, on-site — or reach out to [email protected] to set up a time in advance. #OpenLunar #OpenLunarFoundation #LunarGovernance #LunarSustainability #UNCOPUOS #COPUOS

New publication from Open Lunar: the Space Time Card 🌕 In this publication, we propose a practical near-term bridge for lunar time and coordination. Read it here ⬇️ https://www.openlunar.org/publications/space-time-card

NASA provided an update on the development of Artemis III lunar spacesuits, contracted with US commercial company Axiom Space. Astronauts will wear these suits on Moonwalks and pick samples to advance lunar science. More details ⬇️ https://ow.ly/ZGHv50YxIzn

The Moon doesn't have a government, a court system, or an eviction notice. So when multiple operators start mining the same crater, what stops it from becoming a free-for-all? New post from Open Lunar ⬇️ www.openlunar.org/blog/regulation-without-appropriation

In a single launch and abort test from a new pad, China has advanced in preparing many next-generation building blocks to fly astronauts to Earth orbit later this year, a key step before scaling the system to the Moon. Details ⬇️ https://www.china-in-space.com/p/china-successfully-conducts-mengzhou

Open Lunar is proud to announce the signing of an MOU with COSPAR. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to scientific transparency, information exchange, and responsible lunar stewardship. Learn more ⬇️ https://www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lunar-and-cospar-sign-mou

Open Lunar is proud to announce the signing of an MOU with COSPAR. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to scientific transparency, information exchange, and responsible lunar stewardship. Learn more ⬇️ https://www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lunar-and-cospar-sign-mou

For the first time since Apollo 17, humans are traveling beyond low-Earth orbit. Artemis II is a major milestone, reflecting persistence, partnership & a renewed commitment to the Moon. Read our reflection on the launch: https://www.openlunar.org/blog/artemis-ii-and-a-return-to-the-moon-we-share

Join the Lunar Ledger as a Mission Operator! As we prepare for the public launch later this year, we are now inviting all lunar mission operators to contribute their mission data. Sign up: https://www.lunarledger.space/

🌕 Moonlit Talk—When is the Moon truly “for everyone”? On March 25, join for a conversation centered on the question: Under what conditions is the Moon truly “for everyone,” & how will we know when we’ve gotten there? https://openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/register/jITNiebPQ0Sa_EhpLErsjg#/registration#/registration

Since 2023, Open Lunar has served as a Permanent Observer to COPUOS. In our latest blog, we go inside the forum to explain how it actually works & speak with Hasan Abbas, our newest Open Lunar Affiliate. Read the full conversation & analysis ➡️ https://www.openlunar.org/blog/inside-copuos

Join Open Lunar’s March Webinar: When is the Moon truly “for everyone”? 📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 🕘 9am PT | 12pm ET | 6pm CET 🔗 Register & join via Zoom https://openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/register/jITNiebPQ0Sa_EhpLErsjg#/registration#/registration

Connect with Open Lunar’s Director of Industry Integration, Mehak Sarang, at the Space Beach Law Lab this week! 📅 Feb 25–26 📍 Altar Society, Downtown Long Beach, CA Details: https://www.spacelawlab.com/event-details/space-beach-law-lab To connect, reach out to [email protected].

🌕 Moonlit Talk — When is the Moon truly “for everyone”? Join us on March 25 for a grounding conversation centered around the question: Under what conditions is the Moon truly “for everyone,” and how will we know when we’ve gotten there? 🔗 Register & join via Zoom openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Webinar: 🌕 Moonlit Talk — When is the Moon truly “for everyone”? On March 25, we'll center perspectives that have not traditionally shaped space governance to broaden the ethical foundation on which lunar governance is being built. Register ⬇️ openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Learn more about the Open Lunar Foundation by signing up for our monthly newsletter! Stay informed about our projects, lunar policy, space sustainability, & opportunities to get involved ⬇️ openlunarfoundation.myflodesk.com/besi7sgv4n

What sets the Open Lunar Fellowship apart? Our innovation process. We don't just fund research—we nurture "hunches" into solid concepts through our community-driven approach. Ready to develop nascent ideas into groundbreaking research that shapes lunar policy? www.openlunar.org/research-fel...

Open Lunar will be at IAC 2025 to launch the Lunar Ledger — the first transparent, neutral, and global database for lunar objects and activities. If you’ll be at IAC and would like to connect about the Lunar Ledger or other Open Lunar work, we welcome you to reach out and schedule a time to meet.

The Open Lunar Fellowship Application process is now open! We're looking for entrepreneurial visionaries, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative researchers who can help us develop novel approaches to lunar governance challenges. Apply today: www.openlunar.org/research-fel...

Throughout 2025, Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu has been exploring approaches and designs for PNT, and has recently completed both a White Paper and Showcase presentation on their research. 🌟 You can read the White Paper here: www.openlunar.org/publications...

Open Lunar Fellowship Applications: Opening in Early Sept! Ready to contribute to humanity's peaceful lunar future? Learn more about the Fellowship experience here: www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lu...

Are you passionate about space — but eager to bring fresh perspectives from other fields? We want you as an Affiliate! If you're motivated to shape the ethical, cooperative, and inclusive future of lunar exploration, we’d love to hear from you. www.openlunar.org/join

Introducing a few members of the Lunar Ledger Advisory Board! Their stewardship is helping to build a resilient, transparent tool shaped by and for the next generation of lunar missions. Learn more about the full Board at www.lunarledger.space.

We're thrilled to spotlight one of our key supporters: Founders Pledge! Their generous contribution directly advances our mission to make lunar exploration open and collaborative. We're deeply grateful for their partnership in this work. #OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #NonProfit #Donate #JoinUs

A new guide from the Lunar Policy Platform explores how we can preserve lunar science as a global commons through innovative governance approaches. Read more on the Open Lunar blog: www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-c... #OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #LunarResearch #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance

Lunar Power Standards are crucial for the future of lunar operations. They help reduce costs for operators, accelerate innovation, support economic growth, and provide risk mitigation. Read our published research or watch the showcase video here: www.openlunar.org/projects/an-...

We are pleased to introduce a new Open Lunar Affiliate, Melodie Yashar, who works in space infrastructure and construction technologies. Learn more about Melodie's work at: www.melodieyashar.com.

Open Lunar is pleased to introduce one of our newest affiliates, Thomas González Roberts, incoming Assistant Professor of International Affairs and Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Learn more about Thomas and check out his digital SpaceBoard at: www.thomasgroberts.com

Be part of setting the standard for responsible activity on the Moon. Our latest blog explores how the Lunar Ledger empowers commercial operators to lead the way in establishing safe, transparent operations through a mission registry built on trust. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/lunar-l...

Open Lunar's Slack Community connects experts, stakeholders, and visionaries collaborating on lunar projects. Join our community of open thinkers pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration. We invite you to apply today! www.openlunar.org/join

🌙 Happy Moon Day! 🚀 Our Open Lunar community members from Tokyo to Chile, Vienna to beyond are united by a shared vision: developing a peaceful, sustainable, and collaborative presence on the Moon 🌍✨ #MoonDay #OpenLunarFoundation #OpenLunar #SpaceSustainability #GlobalCommunity #Apollo11

The Open Lunar core team operates remotely across the globe, but this week we've gathered for strategic planning sessions and collaborative work. We're diving deep into strategic priorities, refining project management plans, and mapping roadmaps for 2026! Learn more about our work at openlunar.org

Meet 🛰 Ashley Kosak, an Open Lunar Fellow and Battery Operations Lab & Program Manager at Zitara. As a fellow in 2024, Ashley explored the business case for cooperative lunar landing pads. Explore Ashley’s contributions here: www.openlunar.org/ashley

Current lunar mission information sharing remains ad hoc and inefficient, prompting the Lunar Policy Platform’s "Lunar Information Sharing 101" initiative to establish better coordination frameworks, supported by Open Lunar. Read more:

Open Lunar is excited to announce the onboarding of our Lunar Ledger Advisory Board, a diverse group of leaders whose backgrounds span space law, governance, science, research, and hands-on mission experience. Learn more about the full board here: www.lunarledger.space/advisors

Join Open Lunar on Thursday, July 3rd, for a presentation of the whitepaper by Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu, followed by a Community Roundtable on the future of Lunar PNT. Register here: lnkd.in/gtxExY-W #Moon2025 #SpaceExploration #OpenLunar #LunarPolicy #InternationalCollaboration

Open Lunar submitted a Conference Room paper to the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, announcing the Lunar Ledger as a global database of lunar objects and activities. Click to read the full publication: bit.ly/44miH7q

Antonino Salmeri and Samuel Jardine of the Lunar Policy Platform discuss the role of lunar information sharing for peace, safety, and sustainability on the Moon, highlighting Open Lunar Foundation's Lunar Ledger project (www.lunarledger.space). Read more: spacenews.com/all-eyes-on-...

Lunar PNT is the backbone of safe, scalable Moon activity. We’ve mapped the gaps—and the path forward. Join us July 3 for a virtual Research Showcase + roundtable w/ Open Lunar Fellow Dr. Peng Hu. 🔗 Register: www.linkedin.com/events/openl...

Today, our team presented virtually at the 68th Plenary Session of the UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to announce the launch of the Lunar Ledger & how it will support UN COPUOS initiatives & lunar collaboration. Learn more about the Ledger here: www.lunarledger.space

In their latest blog, Christine Tiballi explores the creation of a Lunar Consortium leveraging a Public Purpose Trust to ensure shared stewardship, equitable access, and responsible resource use, before scarcity and conflict take root. Read more: www.openlunar.org/blog/ll-series-3

After three years of focused development, Open Lunar Foundation’s registry project has a new identity, Lunar Ledger: Global Lunar Database of Objects and Activities. As lunar operations grow in frequency and complexity, so does the need for credible, accessible data. Read more here: bit.ly/447jE3l

Join Open Lunar on July 3 for a Research Showcase by fellow Dr. Peng Hu + a community roundtable. Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) is key to safe, interoperable lunar activity. A new whitepaper maps current efforts, gaps & future needs. Register: www.linkedin.com/events/openl...

What’s really happening on the Moon in 2025? From landings to global missions, it’s been a big year. Jatan Mehta breaks it down—country by country, packed with insight. This is your Moon update. 🔗 www.openlunar.org/blog/achieve...