Illustration of an astronaut, a rover and a lander on the lunar surface. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency/European Space Agency)

Bubble Technology Industries (BTI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to support the Lunar Utility Vehicle (LUV) Science Payloads Phase 0 and Technology Development initiative.

Under this project, BTI will develop a concept for the Gamma-Neutron Spectrometer (GNS) for the LUV platform to support science objectives for the mission. The GNS-LUV instrument will enable the measurement of hydrogen and other elements of scientific interest near the Moon’s surface. “This project will leverage our ongoing technology advancements to develop an instrument for Canada’s exploration of the Moon. By measuring neutrons and gamma rays, we will answer a range of important questions related to planetary science, human health, and lunar resources. The work will build on our current and recent projects with the CSA and will continue BTI’s growth in the Canadian space sector. We are proud to be working with the CSA on this important mission.” – Martin Smith, Director, Research and Development at BTI.

The BTI team is excited to contribute Canadian expertise for the next generation of lunar exploration technologies. For more information, please visit the CSA’s news article here Driving innovation in science for Canada’s lunar utility rover | Canadian Space Agency).