Abstract Currently, several polar explorations of the Moon are planned, because it has been suggested that water ice might be present in the lunar polar region based on remote sensing observation of the lunar surface using a neutron spectrometer and visible to infrared spectrometer. However, the precise amount and state of the water ice are still unknown. At the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), we are also studying exploration of the lunar surface for resources, especially cold-trapped volatile such as water ice using a rover. Volatile materials are expected to be useful for future human activity on the Moon and there is strong interest in the origin and concentration mechanism of the water ice. Additionally, the polar regions are among the best candidates for long-term activity because of their long sunlight duration. To realize the mission, we are currently developing various technologies peculiar to exploration of lunar polar regions. This paper details the present status of the Japanese Lunar Polar Exploration Mission.

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月球极地探水任务——JAXA与ISRO联合研究现状

摘要 目前，由于利用中子光谱仪和红外可见光谱仪对月球表面进行遥感观测，提出月球极地地区可能存在水冰，目前正在计划进行多次月球极地探测。然而，水冰的确切数量和状态仍然未知。在日本宇宙航空研究开发机构 (JAXA)，我们也在研究月球表面的资源探索，尤其是使用流动站的水冰等冷阱挥发物。挥发性物质有望用于未来人类在月球上的活动，人们对水冰的起源和浓缩机制有着浓厚的兴趣。此外，极地地区是长期活动的最佳候选者之一，因为它们的日照时间长。为实现这一使命，我们目前正在开发各种月球极地探测特有的技术。本文详细介绍了日本月球极地探测任务的现状。