NASA reveals plans for antennas on the far side of moon

NASA reveals plans for antennas on the far side of moon

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Space researchers propose a network of radio antennas on the moon's far side to monitor stellar systems. Led by Professors Jack Burns and Greg Hallinan, the plan involves deploying 128 antennas using a lunar rover. These antennas will connect to a base station for data processing and communication, spanning 10 kilometers. Signals will be sent back to Earth via NASA's Gateway Station. The antennas can detect magnetospheres of nearby exoplanets and explore the moon's subsurface, benefiting from reduced sky noise on the moon's far side.

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What is the purpose of the proposed network of radio antennas on the far side of the moon?

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How many antennas are suggested to be deployed by the researchers?

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What role does NASA's proposed Gateway Station play in the antenna project?

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What advantage does the far side of the moon provide for detecting magnetospheres of exoplanets?

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In addition to monitoring stellar systems, what other capability do the antennas have according to the study?

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