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UN Forms Team to Tackle Moon Collision Risks

11/1/2025

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The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space formed a team in February 2025 to address coordination issues on the Moon amid increasing government and commercial missions.
There have been 12 lunar missions in the past two years, with more anticipated, raising concerns about potential collisions due to limited monitoring capabilities.
The U.S. Space Force is prioritizing cislunar space domain awareness for national security, while NASA's tracking program enhances safety and coordination among mission operators.

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The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space formed a team in February 2025 to address coordination issues on the Moon amid increasing government and commercial missions.
There have been 12 lunar missions in the past two years, with more anticipated, raising concerns about potential collisions due to limited monitoring capabilities.
The U.S. Space Force is prioritizing cislunar space domain awareness for national security, while NASA's tracking program enhances safety and coordination among mission operators.