Grace Gao

Grace Gao, a Stanford aeronautics professor and lunar navigation expert, brings her insights into the evolution of GPS technology. She discusses the shift from Earth-centric navigation to a GPS-like system for the Moon, which leverages Earth-based satellites and smaller lunar orbiters. This innovative framework could pave the way for autonomous vehicles on the lunar surface and enhance future exploration. Gao also highlights the complexities and challenges of lunar navigation, indicating an exciting new frontier for technology.