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NASA Chooses New Lunar Missions for 2028 Exploration

1/21/2026

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NASA selected three new science investigations under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program and the Artemis campaign.
EMILIA-3D will create thermal models of the lunar terrain.
LISTER will measure heat flow beneath the lunar surface.
SELINE will study the Moon's radiation environment.
The payloads will be delivered to the Moon no earlier than 2028, enabling deeper understanding of the Moon's history and supporting future human exploration.

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Story summary

NASA selected three new science investigations under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program and the Artemis campaign.
EMILIA-3D will create thermal models of the lunar terrain.
LISTER will measure heat flow beneath the lunar surface.
SELINE will study the Moon's radiation environment.
The payloads will be delivered to the Moon no earlier than 2028, enabling deeper understanding of the Moon's history and supporting future human exploration.