NASA's Lunar Trailblazer set to launch on SpaceX rocket to study Moon's water ice

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer is scheduled to launch on February 26 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center. This mission will study water ice on the Moon, focusing on its form and movement. The orbiter, built by Lockheed Martin, will spend a year mapping water deposits in the Moon's coldest regions. It aims to provide insights into the lunar water cycle, which could support future human exploration. After a journey of four to seven months, the Lunar Trailblazer will end its mission with a controlled crash to prevent space debris. This mission is part of NASA's effort to advance low-cost space exploration.