As part of the Lunar Retroreflector Array (LRA) initiative, or “Lunar Retroreflector Network,” experts have proposed placing retroreflectors on the Moon, which are dome-shaped corner reflectors composed of 8 glass prisms. Retroreflectors using glass will reflect the beams of laser altimeters and optical radars onto the modules, highlighting the most successful landing points.
These devices do not require charging or solar energy. This “dome” weighs about 20 grams.
The first part of the future network of retroreflectors is already on the Moon. The hemispheres were delivered to the Earth’s satellite by the Indian landing module Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023.
Source: Ferra
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