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Lunar Assay via Small Satellite Orbiter (LASSO)

Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Source: Military Aerospace

Project
Planned

The LASSO project aims to develop machine autonomy, remote sensing, and space propulsion technologies to enable lunar-orbiting satellites to navigate and locate resources on the moon, particularly water. The project will enhance space situational awareness and improve spacecraft maneuverability in lunar orbit.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Aerospace & Defense, Water Supply and Storage, Telecommunications, Government
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Military Aerospace

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The project “Lunar Assay via Small Satellite Orbiter (LASSO)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Military Aerospace.

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The LASSO project aims to develop machine autonomy, remote sensing, and space propulsion technologies to enable lunar-orbiting satellites to navigate and locate resources on the moon, particularly water. The project will enhance space situational awareness and improve spacecraft maneuverability in lunar orbit.

Original sector

Aerospace

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Virginia

City

Arlington

Source

Source

Military Aerospace

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Aerospace & Defense, Water Supply and Storage, Telecommunications, Government

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2025-05-09

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