Moon Village Association

🌕 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Satoru Kurosu as the Moon Market Development Coordinator on the MVA Board. With his deep expertise and strategic vision, Mr. Kurosu will play a key role in advancing MVA’s efforts to foster a sustainable and inclusive lunar economy. His leadership will be instrumental in connecting global stakeholders and catalyzing new opportunities in the Moon Market ecosystem. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Kurosu! #MoonVillage #LunarEconomy #MoonMarket #SpaceIndustry #Leadership #Sustainability #MVA

🌕 We're excited to announce that the University of Dubai will host the International Moon Day 2025 Main Event on July 20! For the first time, our flagship celebration comes to the Middle East, spotlighting the UAE's fast-growing role in lunar exploration. 📢 Read the official press release: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9HhEhSv #InternationalMoonDay #IMD2025 #MoonVillageAssociation #UniversityofDubai #UAESpace #SpaceExploration #MoonVillage

🌕 Applications are OPEN for International Moon Day 2025 Global Events! Celebrated annually on July 20 and officially recognized by the United Nations, IMD is a platform for science, education, and culture to unite in support of sustainable lunar exploration. 📅 Event Window: July 14–27, 2025 🌍 Theme: “One Moon, One Vision, One Future” 🛰️ Organize a scientific, educational, or cultural event 🌐 Gain global visibility and contribute to a UN-recognized initiative 📍 Multi-country & inclusive events highly encouraged! Whether you're a space agency, school, NGO, artist, or entrepreneur — your voice matters. 👉 Submit your event now: https://lnkd.in/dS9rsrd7 📣 Use hashtag#IMD2025 and tag us to be featured! #InternationalMoonDay #IMD2025 #LunarExploration hashtag#GlobalCollaboration #UNSpace #SpaceInnovation #MoonVillage

🌕 Exciting news from the Moon Village Association! We’re thrilled to welcome Nidhi Sandeep Vasaikar and Dr. Itır TOKSÖZ as our new Global Network Coordinators! With experience spanning international space policy, sustainability, governance, and education, they bring exceptional expertise and passion to our mission of sustainable lunar exploration. 👏 Nidhi and Itır will lead global outreach efforts and support International Moon Day activities, helping connect communities around the world to the future of space. Welcome aboard! 🚀 #SpaceExploration #MoonVillage #InternationalMoonDay #STEM #Sustainability #GlobalCollaboration #WomenInSpace

MVA Member JAOPS has successfully operated Dymon's rover, Yaoki, in the first privately-funded exploration of a crater in the Moon's South Pole region. JAOPS developed and tested Yaoki's ground segment in record time and then deployed operations at the Intuitive Machines facility in Houston, TX, utilizing a portable Mission Control System to control the rover on the lunar surface. "JAOPS has demonstrated exceptional flexibility and robust technical capabilities by developing a lunar surface simulator and the complete operational infrastructure needed for the mission. This achievement places JAOPS among a select few operators with lunar surface experience, proudly earning us a robust 'flight heritage' badge, and elevates Dymon's Yaoki rover to Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9)," said Alejandro Sela, founder and CEO of JAOPS. JAOPS had already been recognized by MVA last year at the Moon Market Award ceremony for providing 'a uniquely competitive mission support service conductive to sustainable lunar activities' and remains a dedicated member of our community. Congratulations to the JAOPS team and remember—Never fly alone!

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🌕 Where are we on the journey to a lunar economy? 🚀 MVA President, Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi, and Christophe Bosquillon, MVA LCE WG Co-Chair, explore the commercial potential of a cis/lunar economy and the pathway to sustainable space industrialization in their latest op-ed on SpaceNews. As global investment in lunar infrastructure grows, what will it take to establish a thriving cis/lunar market economy? From ISRU to propellant depots and lunar industry hubs, this piece dives into the key challenges and opportunities ahead. 📰 Read the full article and join the conversation: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRjpmFTq #LunarEconomy #SpaceIndustrialization #ISRU #Cislunar #MoonToMars #SpacePolicy #MoonVillage

🌕🚀 GEGSLA Monthly Newsletter – 24th Edition Now Available! 🚀🌕 We are excited to share the latest Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA) Monthly Newsletter! This 24th edition captures key developments in lunar exploration, governance, and sustainability, showcasing the collaborative efforts that continue to shape the future of responsible space activities. 🔹 Key Highlights in This Edition: 📌 GEGSLA at UN COPUOS STSC 2025 – Advancing discussions on lunar governance and sustainability. 📌 ATLAC Co-Chairs Announced – Strengthening international cooperation in lunar activities governance. 📌 MVA’s 2024 Annual Report Released – A deep dive into sustainable lunar initiatives and global outreach. 📌 Cislunar PNT Workshop Recap – Establishing reliable navigation and timing systems for the Moon. 📌 WAC-10 & Space Archaeology – Exploring lunar heritage and the preservation of scientific sites. 📌 Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lands on the Moon – A major step for commercial lunar delivery services! 🚀 As lunar exploration accelerates, international cooperation and sustainable strategies are more critical than ever. Through GEGSLA’s work, we strive to contribute to shaping transparent, responsible, and sustainable lunar activities. 💬 We welcome your thoughts, contributions, and engagement! Join the conversation and support a sustainable future for lunar exploration. #GEGSLA #LunarExploration #SpaceSustainability #MoonVillage #COPUOS #SpacePolicy #LunarGovernance 🚀🌕 https://lnkd.in/dawcKXhj

Deadline Extended to March 15! Apply now! 🚀 Calling all lunar visionaries! 🌙 The 4th PromoMoon Initiative for the Moon Village Generation is here! Organized by the Moon Village Association and Yuzhnoye State Design Office, in honor of Dr. Alexander Degtyarev and seeks groundbreaking ideas for humanity’s sustainable presence on the Moon. ✅ Who can apply? Enthusiasts, students, young professionals, startups, SMEs, and more! 🌌 Categories include: -Lunar transportation -Moon surface mobility -Power systems -Infrastructure & ISRU Top ideas will receive expert mentorship and a chance to present at IAC-2025. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d3cFNcUG 📅 Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

🚀 Exciting news from the Moon Village Association ! The PromoMoon Initiative is now open, supporting groundbreaking lunar projects. 🌕🔬 If you're working on innovative solutions for the Moon, this is your chance to gain global visibility and accelerate your research! 🌍✨ Apply here; https://lnkd.in/gS4XvX3R #SpaceInnovation #LunarExploration #MoonVillage #PromoMoon