For instance, just because we found lava tubes under the Mare Tranquilitatis doesn’t mean that’s the best place to eventually set up shop. “A complete survey of all known lunar pits would ...

They propose the development of a multiple robotic system to explore lunar lava tubes. A key component is the Tether Management and Docking System (TMDS), which allows two robots to collaborate ...

Japanese lunar exploration company ispace and Chuo University are assessing the feasibility of transporting AI-equipped robots to the Moon to explore lava tubes from 2028 onwards. The project will ...