The Lunar Surface Electromagnetics Experiment (LuSEE-Night) is a planned robotic

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observatory designed to land and function on the far side of Earth's Moon. The project is under development by the U.S.

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and the

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. If successfully deployed and activated, LuSEE-Night will attempt measurements of an early period of the history of the

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that occurred relatively soon after the

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, referred to as the Dark Ages of the Universe, which predates the formation of luminous stars and galaxies. The instrument is planned to be landed on the lunar far side as soon as 2026 aboard the Blue ghost lunar lander. LuSEE-Night, not to be confused with a companion lander planned for lunar landing in 2024 named LuSEE-Lite, is to be delivered to the lunar far side by Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS).https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/bale4lusee.pdf

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March 2023 NASA LuSEE-Night statement
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