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From the narrow field of view
astrophysics observations,

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we’ve learned that our
magnetosphere emits X-rays.

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Which resulted in
this LEXI mission.

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And I'm excited that LEXI will
give us image from the lunar surface –

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that fantastic location.

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Before NASA returns
humans to the Moon

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we are sending lots of
science and technology

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CLPS: Commercial Lunar Payload Services

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Hi. I'm Hyunju Connor,
co-investigator of the

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Lunar Environment
Heliospheric X-ray Imager, LEXI.

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LEXI is a wide field of view
soft X-ray telescope

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that will be deployed
to the lunar surface.

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LEXI is designed to study
magnetic reconnection,

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the process that allows solar wind energy
to enter the Earth's magnetosphere.

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Changes in solar wind
conditions can trigger

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different types of
magnetic reconnection,

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modifying the shape and
position of the Earth's magnetosphere.

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These solar wind particles
can be energized

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in creating space hazards
for Artemis astronauts.

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And LEXI will be the first wide
field of view telescope

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in observing this
global interaction

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between solar wind  and
Earth's magnetosphere.

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Unlike the gigantic X-ray telescopes
sent by astrophysicists,

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LEXI is a small telescope.

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To get the global view
of the magnetosphere

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it's better to be far
distant from the Earth.

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The Moon provides the perfect place
to take the global picture.

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So, understanding the solar wind
and Earth's magnetosphere interaction

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is crucial for space exploration.

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LEXI’s image will advance this
understanding of global

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interaction between the solar wind
and the magnetosphere.

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Commercial Lunar Payload Services

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NASA and American
companies working together.