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Astrophysicist outlines plans for the gravitational wave observatory on the moon by Staff Writers Nashville TN (SPX) Jul 22, 2021
Vanderbilt astrophysicist Karan Jani has led a series of studies that make the first case for a gravitational wave infrastructure on the surface of the moon. The experiment, dubbed Gravitational-Wave Lunar Observatory for Cosmology, uses the moon's environment and geocentric orbit to analyze mergers of black holes, neuron stars and dark matter candidates within almost 70 percent of the entire observable volume of the universe, he said. "By tapping into the natural conditions on the moon, we showed that one of the most challenging spectrum of gravitational waves can be measured better from the lunar surface, which so far seems impossible from Earth or space," Jani said.
Why It Matters "A lunar observatory would provide unprecedented sensitivity for discovering sources that we do not anticipate and that could inform us of new physics. GLOC could be the jewel in the crown of science on the surface of the moon." This work comes as NASA revives its Artemis program, which aims to send the first woman and the next man to the moon as early as 2024. Ongoing commercial work by aerospace companies, including SpaceX and BlueOrigin, also has added to the momentum behind planning for ambitious scientific infrastructure on the surface of the moon.
What's Next "It was a great privilege to collaborate with an innovative young thinker like Karan Jani," Loeb said. "He may live long enough to witness the project come to fruition."
Research Report: "Gravitational-wave Lunar Observatory for Cosmology"
AstroAccess opens applications to disabled crew participants for space training on zero gravity flight Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2021 This morning the SciAccess Initiative announced the launch of Mission: AstroAccess, a program bringing a diverse group of disabled people on a historic ZERO-G parabolic flight. Mission: AstroAccess' crew of disabled volunteers will participate in targeted tasks during the program's flight to help answer important questions about how disabled people can safely travel and work in space. "Space is not just part of humanity's future - it is a place where we can rethink life on earth today," said Georg ... read more
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