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A heterogeneous global array on the Moon: the case for international collaboration in deci-Hz gravitational wave astronomy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We advocate a globally distributed, heterogeneous lunar seismometer array as the essential pathway to detect gravitational waves in the unexplored deci-Hertz band. Since no single nation can achieve the necessary geographic coverage alone, we argue that international collaboration, leveraging diverse instruments from missions like Artemis and Chang’e, is not just practical but scientifically optimal, turning geopolitical plurality into a unique asset for discovery.

Source: npj Space Exploration

DOI: 10.1038/s44453-026-00049-6

Authors: Fan Zhang, Mengyao Wang

Institution: Beijing Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China