The first goal set by the British Lunar Missions Ltd, to secure from ordinary citizens the necessary funds for a robotic Mission το 2024 στη Σελήνη. Κι αυτό γιατί είχε αίσια έκβαση η εκστρατεία χρηματοδότησης που είχε ξεκινήσει από τα μέσα Νοεμβρίου η εταιρεία στο Kickstarter. Thus, through donations from thousands of people, he managed to secure the 600.000 British pounds (approximately 750.000 euros) needed to begin preparations for the "journey" to the moon.
The mission, which is called Lunar Mission One, provides for the landing of an unmanned vessel, which will dig into the lunar subsoil at depths of 100 meters, to study lunar rocks of 45,5 age of billions of years. In addition to its scientific part, the purpose of Lunar Mission One is also to inspire as many young people as possible to engage in science and space exploration.
"The mission is a completely independent initiative, not controlled by any government agency," said Ian Taylor, chairman of the Chair of Lunar Missions Ltd, commenting on the campaign's success. "The project will rely on public support, but also on the skills and experience of some of the world's best scientists and engineers. Having today achieved our first goal, we celebrate the beginning of a 10 year plus adventurework, innovation and exploration".
Donors surpassed 7.000, coming from 70 countries. At the same time, the project found its way backed by famous personalities from aerospace and science. Indicatively, one of those who congratulated Lunar Mission One officials was Steven Hawking, perhaps the world's most famous physicist.
"What happened today is the first step to creating a new tradition of space exploration. The mission brings space exploration to people, and I have no doubt that young and older people will find inspiration from the passion and ambition of those involved in the project. As it is a truly scientific venture, I wish nothing more than success in the years to come, "he said.
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