/en en /en/worldwide/space/press_release/thales-alenia-space-has-been-selected-european-space-agency-study <p>Rome, October 27th, 2021 - Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to study fundamental techniques, models and algorithms to facilitate a future Lunar Radio Navigation System (LNRS). This study contract is part of ESA’s Moonlight initiative, aiming to build reliable communication and navigation services to support the next generation of institutional and private Lunar Exploration Missions. Moon exploration is a strategic priority in space exploration, for both ESA and the industries, and it will enable the future manned missions to Mars.</p> 26 Oct 2021 2739707 /sites/default/files/database/d7/assets/images/logo_tas_800_600.jpg