<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>NASA has selected three instruments for the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and a future orbital opportunity in efforts to explore the lunar surface as part of the Artemis campaign.</li><li>The selected instruments include the Artemis Infrared Reflectance and Emission Spectrometer (AIRES) to identify lunar minerals and volatiles, and the Lunar Microwave Active-Passive Spectrometer (L-MAPS) to analyze what is below the Moon’s surface and search for ice.</li><li>The data from these instruments will provide insights into the lunar surface and subsurface to support human exploration, uncover the Moon's resources, and help characterize its components and changes over time.</li><li>NASA also selected the Ultra-Compact Imaging Spectrometer for the Moon (UCIS-Moon) for a future orbital flight opportunity to provide regional context for LTV discoveries and map the Moon's geology and volatiles.</li></ul>

NASA Selects Instruments for Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle

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