Lockheed Martin to develop power, communications and transport infrastructure in lunar orbit

Lockheed Martin has announced the creation of a new company to design and develop lunar infrastructure. It's called Crescent Space Service.

Here's What We Know

Crescent Space Service could send its first satellite to the moon in 2025. The spacecraft will be deployed in lunar orbit ahead of the launch of the third Artemis mission, which will involve landing astronauts on the moon for the first time since 1972.

Crescent Space Service wants to provide communication with Earth throughout the surface of the natural satellite as well as in orbit. The communication and navigation system is called Parsec. The company also promises to provide other infrastructure services, including power supply.

The CEO of Crescent Space Service is Joe Landon. He previously served as vice president of Lockheed Martin Space. The specialist is responsible for the development of commercial space programs.

Source: TechCrunch