NUVIEW consortium selected for ESA Moonraker lunar LiDAR study

Jun 16, 2026 · Contract Award · NUVIEW · Space

ESA selected the NUVIEW-led Moonraker consortium for a Phase A lunar-orbital LiDAR mapping study, with Lunar Outpost Europe leading thermal design and model-based systems engineering.

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Evidence notes

  • Moonraker will study orbital LiDAR mapping of lunar poles, landing sites and surface hazards.
  • Lunar Outpost Europe leads thermal design and model-based systems engineering within the consortium.
  • The mapping concept is intended to support autonomous landings, rover traversal and future surface missions.

Company context

US space-based LiDAR and geospatial-intelligence company.

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