CS-6 science payloads to study the lunar south pole

The lunar south pole’s cold, permanently shadowed regions may contain ice alongside some of the Moon’s oldest surface materials. Blue Ghost 4 will deliver the CS-6 science payloads to that area to demonstrate new technologies, search for life-sustaining resources, and study the solar system’s history.

Lander descents disturb the surface, and studying that ejecta reveals physical properties and surface interactions that can improve future landings. SCALPSS, an advanced camera array, will capture video and photos before, during, and after descent, producing stereographic imagery that can be used to build 3D views of the surface.

LIMS, a laser ablation ionization mass spectrometer, will perform in-situ analyses by using pulsed laser technology to create charged particles and measure their composition and isotopic ratios. Those results will help refine the ages and origins of surface materials and sharpen the lunar timeline.

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