Navigating the Moon: GMV's Lunar GPS Revolution

Spanish technology company GMV has introduced a new navigation system for the moon, similar to GPS. Named LUPIN, this innovation aims to enhance lunar missions by providing intuitive navigation. It is part of the European Space Agency's efforts to explore new positioning and timing techniques amid growing interest in lunar exploration.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 10-05-2025 02:28 IST | Created: 10-05-2025 02:28 IST
Navigating the Moon: GMV's Lunar GPS Revolution
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In a groundbreaking development for space exploration, Spanish tech firm GMV has announced the launch of a lunar navigation system, LUPIN, designed to revolutionize how missions navigate the moon.

The GPS-like system aims to make lunar surface travel as straightforward as a city commute, drawing parallels to popular apps such as Google Maps and Waze.

This initiative is a segment of the European Space Agency's program to experiment with cutting-edge positioning, navigation, and timing techniques, reflecting a resurgence in lunar exploration interest for science, mining, and tourism prospects.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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