Europe's New Lunar Training Facility Opens in Cologne
Cologne has become the hub for Europe's lunar training with the opening of the LUNA facility. This state-of-the-art center allows astronauts to prepare for future moon missions by simulating the moon's surface and reduced gravity. The 700 square meter hall replicates the lunar environment using 900 tons of special sand and advanced lighting systems. This facility is crucial for upcoming missions like Artemis III, which aims to return humans to the moon by 2026, and other international lunar ex..
