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JAXA taps ArkEdge for two lunar navigation demonstrations

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JAXA has selected ArkEdge to conduct two demonstrations aimed at lunar navigation, where future explorers will lack GPS-like technology. The effort focuses on a basic operational challenge for missions to the Moon: determining position and navigating without the infrastructure available on Earth.

Discovered 2026-10-15T01:05:37.760997-07:00 | 2026-10-15T01:05:37.760997-07:00

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  • Lunar missions cannot rely on Earth’s GPS infrastructure, making reliable navigation a practical requirement for future exploration.
  • JAXA’s two demonstrations with ArkEdge are intended to address that gap; the available report does not specify the technologies or demonstration timeline.

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