JAL to launch Moon payload service, aims to preserve heritage
6 hours ago
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- #Lunar Transport
- Japan Airlines plans a service to transport cultural items to the Moon via a lunar lander in 2028.
- The project aims to preserve cultural assets against risks like climate change and disasters by storing them on the Moon.
- JAL would become the world's first airline to transport items to the Moon, with applications opening soon.
- Items will be carried in special boxes designed to withstand lunar conditions, measuring about 20x20x10 cm.
- The initiative reflects Japan's growing space business sector, driven by lower launch costs and new opportunities.
- Experts note that space travel remains expensive and requires safety improvements and cost reductions for wider adoption.