NASA and Italian Space Agency Demonstrate GPS Signals on the Moon

The Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) successfully tracked Earth-based satellite signals from the Moon, marking a breakthrough for lunar navigation.

LuGRE, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, tracked GPS and Galileo signals from Earth to the Moon for the first time.
The experiment, a collaboration between NASA and the Italian Space Agency, aims to enable precise lunar navigation for future missions.
LuGRE's success demonstrates the potential for Earth’s GNSS satellites to support navigation on the Moon and in cislunar space.
The technology could reduce reliance on human operators and ground-based tracking, paving the way for automation in lunar exploration.
This milestone aligns with NASA's Artemis program goals, which include establishing a long-term lunar presence and advancing international collaboration in space exploration.