Small lunar missions, big ambitions
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ESA describes smaller lunar missions as a way to move faster and test new ideas while supporting larger Moon exploration efforts involving astronauts, robots and scientific instruments.
Europe is preparing for a future in which astronauts, robots and scientific instruments work on and around the Moon. While major missions often capture the headlines, smaller missions can move faster, test new ideas and provide essential support to larger missions.
Summary by ESA, the primary source