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Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator. If you wanted to replicate the Moon here on Earth, you'd require these three key components: a sandy material with a chemical composition like regolith (lunar soil) special lighting to mimic the angle of the sun a moon gravity simulator (the moon's gravity is one-sixth of the Earth's gravity) Plus, a gigantic enclosure to contain everything, similar to a large metallic shed. When the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA) presented their interpretation of the Moon — the LUNA Analog Facility In late September 2024, they had progressed two-thirds of the way toward depicting the moon's enigmatic terrain. However, one key component was still lacking. The pitch-black environment was illuminated by a spotlight focused on two completely suited astronauts: Germany's M...