NASA plans to build a giant radio telescope on the ‘dark side’ of the moon. Here’s why.

A NASA-funded plan to build a large radio telescope on the moon’s far side is nearing final approval and could become a reality by the 2030s, researchers say. The ambitious project will help safeguard astronomy from satellite « megaconstellations » — and help scientists unravel more of the radio spectrum. [Lire plus…]