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LEIA

Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology Applications

Future Mission

ABOUT

What is LEIA?

LEIA will conduct biological research on the Moon by delivering yeast to the lunar surface, and studying its response to radiation and lunar gravity.

Type

Experiment

Launch

2026

Target

Earth's Moon

Objective

Conduct biological research on the Moon

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