"Preserving the Moon's Pristine Beauty: NASA's Plan for a High-Res Telescope on the Dark Side"

NASA is planning to establish a lunar Long-Baseline Optical Imaging Interferometer (LBI) on the moon's far side as part of the Artemis Program, which aims to create a sustained program of lunar exploration and development. The proposed array, known as the Artemis-enabled Stellar Imager (AeSI), could take detailed images of stellar surfaces and their environments, leveraging the moon's "radio quiet" environment and extended periods of darkness. The facility's construction and maintenance will address key engineering concerns and could lead to advancements in astrophysics, public engagement, and inspire future generations of STEAM workers.