Report Outlines Objectives for Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin Sample Return Mission

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Published: 2026-09-28
Category: science
Source: arXiv (astro-ph.HE)
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A Science Definition Team has released a report outlining the scientific objectives and priorities for the proposed SPARX mission. This mission aims to return samples from the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin, a high-priority lunar science target for over two decades. The initiative is considered crucial for advancing understanding of lunar geology and evolution.

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