A heterogeneous global array on the Moon: the case for international collaboration in deci-Hz gravitational wave astronomy

We advocate a globally distributed, heterogeneous lunar seismometer array as the essential pathway to detect gravitational waves in the unexplored deci-Hertz band. Since no single nation can achieve the necessary geographic coverage alone, we argue that international collaboration, leveraging diverse instruments from missions like Artemis and Chang’e, is not just practical but scientifically optimal, turning geopolitical plurality into a unique asset for discovery.

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npj Space Exploration
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2026-07-16
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44453-026-00049-6
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Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
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A heterogeneous global array on the Moon: the case for international collaboration in deci-Hz gravitational wave astronomy

Fan Zhang, Mengyao Wang
npj Space Exploration
Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
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A heterogeneous global array on the Moon: the case for international collaboration in deci-Hz gravitational wave astronomy

Fan Zhang, Mengyao Wang
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Abstract

We advocate a globally distributed, heterogeneous lunar seismometer array as the essential pathway to detect gravitational waves in the unexplored deci-Hertz band. Since no single nation can achieve the necessary geographic coverage alone, we argue that international collaboration, leveraging diverse instruments from missions like Artemis and Chang’e, is not just practical but scientifically optimal, turning geopolitical plurality into a unique asset for discovery.

npj Space ExplorationVol. 2(1)
Beijing Normal University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China
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Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
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