SSTL, Goonhilly To Advance Commercial Communications From The Moon With 2 New Agreements

Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL), Goonhilly Earth Station (GES), ESA Sign Agreement To Further Long-Term Lunar Commercial Missions, Sustainability, Telecommunications, Navigation Infrastructure In A Low-Risk, Phased Approach; SSTL Founder Sir Martin Sweeting Comments Moon Is Next Frontier; ESA Director Dave Parker States Agreement Could Lead To Lower Costs, Scientific Opportunities; Lunar Pathfinder Payload Begins At £1M / kg, Flight Expected 2022; SSTL & GES Also Sign Formalized Agreement With Astrobotic For Its Lunar Surface Payload Communications Needs Starting 2020

Credits: SSTL, ESA, Astrobotic / John Thornton