Moon- Science and Exploration at ESA by Luigi Cacciapuoti

Explore the European Space Agency's lunar science and exploration initiatives in this 22-minute conference talk by Luigi Cacciapuoti. Gain insights into ESA's strategic objectives for Moon missions, including potential gravitational-wave detection on the lunar surface. Learn about the revolutionary concept of lunar gravitational-wave detectors, their capabilities in opening up the decihertz band for observations, and the enormous potential for breakthrough discoveries in gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astronomy. Discover how existing technologies could make lunar gravitational-wave detection a reality and understand the crucial role of lunar geophysics in mission planning. This talk, part of the Lunar Gravitational-Wave Detection Discussion Meeting at ICTS Bengaluru, offers a comprehensive overview of current lunar exploration efforts and their scientific implications.