A Platform for Lunar Science

Lunar Shadow Project emerged from a fundamental recognition: the far side of the Moon remains one of the least understood regions of our Solar System, yet it holds critical answers to questions about planetary formation, cosmic bombardment history, and the potential for future human presence beyond Earth.

Founded in Berlin in 2017, the project began as a collaborative effort between planetary scientists, journalists, and educators who recognized the need for a dedicated platform that could translate complex lunar research into accessible, engaging, and authoritative content for both scientific and general audiences.

Our work is grounded in three core principles: scientific accuracy, narrative clarity, and interdisciplinary synthesis. We believe that understanding the Moon requires not only geological and astronomical expertise but also historical context, ethical consideration, and cultural awareness of humanity's relationship with space exploration.

Scientific Rigor

Every article undergoes peer review by qualified planetary scientists. We cite primary sources, acknowledge uncertainties, and distinguish between established science and speculative hypotheses.

Global Perspective

Lunar exploration is a global endeavor. We cover missions from all space agencies—NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, CNSA, ISRO, and JAXA—recognizing that international cooperation drives progress.

Educational Focus

We create resources for students, educators, and lifelong learners, making complex scientific concepts understandable without sacrificing accuracy or depth.

Ethical Awareness

Space exploration raises profound ethical questions about resource utilization, planetary protection, and humanity's responsibilities beyond Earth. We address these challenges directly.

Open Access

Knowledge should be freely available. Our research syntheses, interviews, and analysis are published under open licenses whenever possible, supporting global scientific literacy.

Collaborative Approach

We partner with research institutions, universities, and space agencies to ensure our content reflects current scientific consensus and emerging discoveries.

Methodology and Standards

Each publication follows a rigorous process: primary research from peer-reviewed journals, consultation with subject matter experts, fact-checking against multiple sources, and editorial review for clarity and accuracy. We distinguish between observational data, theoretical models, and speculative projections, providing readers with transparent context for every claim.

Our editorial team includes planetary geologists, astronomers, space policy analysts, and science communicators who collectively ensure that technical precision and narrative accessibility coexist. When covering ongoing research, we emphasize the provisional nature of scientific understanding and update articles as new data emerges.

We maintain editorial independence from commercial interests and space agencies, though we collaborate with research institutions to access data and expertise. Financial support comes from educational grants, institutional partnerships, and reader contributions, ensuring our content remains unbiased and scientifically grounded.

Academic Partnerships

Collaborative projects with Technical University of Berlin, European Space Agency, and China National Space Administration to provide public-facing summaries of mission data and research findings.

Educational Resources

Over 200 freely available educational materials used by universities, planetariums, and secondary schools across Europe, North America, and Asia for astronomy and planetary science curricula.

Policy Influence

Our analyses of lunar resource ethics and radio quiet zone protection have been cited in United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space deliberations.