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: www.openlunar.org/blog/webinar-recording-m...

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 connect@openlunar.org to set up a time in advance.

#OpenLunar #OpenLunarFoundation #LunarGovernance #LunarSustainability #UNCOPUOS #COPUOS

Space Time Card: A Near-Term Bridge and Long-Term Resilience Layer for Lunar Time & Coordination — Open Lunar Foundation The Space Time Card is designed to operate within contemporary lunar interoperability efforts such as the NASA LunaNet and ESA’s Moonlight frameworks and related international navigation initiatives. Rather than competing with future lunar navigation services, The Space Time Card provides a practica

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 Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears Milestone - NASA The next-generation spacesuit for NASA’s Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send

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 ⬇️
www.china-in-space.com/p/china-successfully-con...

Open Lunar Foundation and COSPAR Sign MOU on the Lunar Ledger and Information Sharing to Advance Lunar Coordination — Open Lunar Foundation The Open Lunar Foundation and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20, 2026, at the Earth-Space Governance Conference in Leiden, Netherlands.

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 ⬇️
www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lunar-and-cosp...

Open Lunar Foundation and COSPAR Sign MOU on the Lunar Ledger and Information Sharing to Advance Lunar Coordination — Open Lunar Foundation The Open Lunar Foundation and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20, 2026, at the Earth-Space Governance Conference in Leiden, Netherlands.

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 ⬇️
www.openlunar.org/blog/open-lunar-and-cosp...

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: www.openlunar.org/blog/artemis-ii-and-a-re...

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?

openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/register/jITNieb...

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

openlunar.zoom.us/meeting/register/jITNieb...

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: www.spacelawlab.com/event-details/space-beac...

To connect, reach out to contact@openlunar.org.

🌕 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 ⬇️
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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