ispace's recent unsuccessful lunar landing attempt reminds us that while lunar exploration is becoming more diverse and global, the Moon itself remains unforgivingly difficult—which is why now more than ever, collaboration and information sharing are paramount.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Christine Tiballi to the team. Read more about Christine’s background and position below.

Open Lunar’s Director of Industry Integration recently had the opportunity to speak at MIT about lunar governance. Read an overview and reflections here.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Rae Smith-Cohn to the core team. Read more about Rae’s background and position below.

Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Mehak Sarang to the core team. Read more about Mehak’s background and position below.

We are announcing a new opportunity for an entrepreneurial, product-focused leader to guide the next phase of our lunar information-sharing project: The Lunar Registry.

Meet our 2025 fellows and discover their research scopes!

As 2024 winds down, we are looking forward to a year of growth in 2025. At Open Lunar we have streamlined our systems and are ready to invest in scaling our impact. To achieve this, we are recruiting. I hope you’ll review these open roles and consider who might be our perfect fit from your networks.

Every year, we work to collate our recent insights and share it publicly through our fellowship research showcase events. This event celebrates the launch of the Cooperative Landing Pads research by Ashley Kosak, and Payload X research by Daniel Tompkins.

Every year, we work to collate our recent insights and share it publicly through our fellowship research showcase events. This event celebrates the launch of the Lunar Power Standards research by Paolo Pino, and Community Payload Review Research by Abbhinav Muralidharan.

Every year, we work to collate our recent insights and share it publicly through our fellowship research showcase events. This event celebrates the launch of the Lunar Accidents, Incidents, and Issues Reporting System (LAIIRS)research by Open Lunar Fellow, Dr Ali Nasseri.

Discover how our research fellowship program is helping advance key topics that are fundamental to realizing a peaceful presence on the Moon.

Open Lunar is pleased to announce a mutual affirmation of alignment and coordination in support of the important work of the International Space University.

Open Lunar is pleased to announce a mutual affirmation of alignment and coordination in support of the important work of Arizona State University’s Interplanetary Initiative.

The norms and policies for how we operate on and around the Moon are being developed in real-time. What precedents do we want set? How can we balance intentionality with experimentation? Read on for deeper insights into these questions and more.

If you’re considering getting involved in Open Lunar and the lunar community from outside the space sector, this piece is for you.

Introducing Open Lunar Fellows for 2024! If you missed the event, check out the recording below to meet the next cohort, get to know the incredible individuals who will be spearheading our research initiatives in 2024 and delve into the captivating world of lunar exploration and discover our new areas of research.

After 6 years of growth and success, our co-founder and co-leader, Chelsea Robinson is stepping out of her roles at Open Lunar. Read the key takeways and highlights of her time at Open Lunar.

The highlights of 2023, and what's upcoming in 2024.

Learn how we are bringing together diverse minds to foster and nurture innovative research and projects that promote lunar stewardship through this affiliate program.