From the narrow field of view astrophysics observations,
we’ve learned that our magnetosphere emits X-rays.
Which resulted in this LEXI mission.
And I'm excited that LEXI will give us image from the lunar surface –
that fantastic location.
Before NASA returns humans to the Moon
we are sending lots of science and technology
CLPS: Commercial Lunar Payload Services
Hi. I'm Hyunju Connor, co-investigator of the
Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager, LEXI.
LEXI is a wide field of view soft X-ray telescope
that will be deployed to the lunar surface.
LEXI is designed to study magnetic reconnection,
the process that allows solar wind energy to enter the Earth's magnetosphere.
Changes in solar wind conditions can trigger
different types of magnetic reconnection,
modifying the shape and position of the Earth's magnetosphere.
These solar wind particles can be energized
in creating space hazards for Artemis astronauts.
And LEXI will be the first wide field of view telescope
in observing this global interaction
between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere.
Unlike the gigantic X-ray telescopes sent by astrophysicists,
LEXI is a small telescope.
To get the global view of the magnetosphere
it's better to be far distant from the Earth.
The Moon provides the perfect place to take the global picture.
So, understanding the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere interaction
is crucial for space exploration.
LEXI’s image will advance this understanding of global
interaction between the solar wind and the magnetosphere.
Commercial Lunar Payload Services
NASA and American companies working together.