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Join the team in 2025 to drive our growth
As 2024 winds down, we are looking forward to a year of growth in 2025. At Open Lunar we have streamlined our systems and are ready to invest in scaling our impact. To achieve this, we are recruiting. I hope you’ll review these open roles and consider who might be our perfect fit from your networks.
Fellowship Research Showcase-Lunar Accidents, Incidents, and Issues Reporting System (LAIIRS)
Every year, we work to collate our recent insights and share it publicly through our fellowship research showcase events. This event celebrates the launch of the Lunar Accidents, Incidents, and Issues Reporting System (LAIIRS)research by Open Lunar Fellow, Dr Ali Nasseri.
The Open Lunar Fellowship Experience
Discover how our research fellowship program is helping advance key topics that are fundamental to realizing a peaceful presence on the Moon.
Building the Future: Collaborative Lunar Landing Pad Infrastructure and Its Role in Accessible Space Exploration- Part II
Building on Part-I of the blog, we delve deeper into landing pad infrastructure, drawing inspiration from Earth's airports and seaports and outlining key design principles, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and standardization.
Building the Future: Collaborative Lunar Landing Pad Infrastructure and Its Role in Accessible Space Exploration- Part I
Thesis: A cooperative lunar landing pad is possible through collaboration and leveraging of historical design factors
Towards a Community-led Lunar Accidents, Incidents, and Issues Reporting System (LAIIRS)
Open Lunar Foundation has decided to build on its past work on the Lunar Registry of Objects and Activities to investigate the creation of a community-led Lunar Accidents, Incidents, and Issues Reporting System.
Envisioning the Future of Lunar Exploration: A Community Review of Lunar Payloads
A community review for Lunar payloads aims to capture diverse perspectives and insights from within the community and serves as an avenue to receive feedback from the community, provide stop-gap regulation and incentivize good behaviour as the number and complexity of Lunar missions grow.
Open Lunar and International Space University: Mutual Affirmation of Alignment and Coordination
Open Lunar is pleased to announce a mutual affirmation of alignment and coordination in support of the important work of the International Space University.
The Case for Lunar Power Standards
Standards have contributed to our growth and prosperity, making possible entire industries that constitute the backbone of the modern, globalized world.
Open Lunar and ASU Interplanetary Initiative: Aligning for a Sustainable Lunar Future
Open Lunar is pleased to announce a mutual affirmation of alignment and coordination in support of the important work of Arizona State University’s Interplanetary Initiative.
What’s Needed Next For the Moon
The norms and policies for how we operate on and around the Moon are being developed in real-time. What precedents do we want set? How can we balance intentionality with experimentation? Read on for deeper insights into these questions and more.
Introducing Prototype and Proposal of a Lunar Registry of Objects and Activities- Event Recording
Introducing Prototype and Proposal of a Lunar Registry of Objects and Activities! The Lunar Registry aims to create a comprehensive database of Lunar objects and activities.
Space For Impact: Are the Conditions Ripe? We Think So.
If you’re considering getting involved in Open Lunar and the lunar community from outside the space sector, this piece is for you.
Introducing Open Lunar Fellows and Research Priorities 2024- Event Recording
Introducing Open Lunar Fellows for 2024! If you missed the event, check out the recording below to meet the next cohort, get to know the incredible individuals who will be spearheading our research initiatives in 2024 and delve into the captivating world of lunar exploration and discover our new areas of research.
Thanks For All the Fish
After 6 years of growth and success, our co-founder and co-leader, Chelsea Robinson is stepping out of her roles at Open Lunar. Read the key takeways and highlights of her time at Open Lunar.
2023 In Review: Building Momentum Towards Lunar Impact
The highlights of 2023, and what's upcoming in 2024.
Introducing Our Affiliate Program: How We’re Connecting Disciplines to Inform our Work and How You Can Get Involved
Learn how we are bringing together diverse minds to foster and nurture innovative research and projects that promote lunar stewardship through this affiliate program.
Our Independent Project Evaluation Process
Twice a year, we take a pause on coaching to evaluate the current direction, level of support, and future outlook of our projects. This piece will explain how we conduct this process and the important role of outside evaluators.