www.lunarexplorer.org: Educating the general public Original Research Article

The Lunar Explorers Society (LUNEX) was founded by the participants of the 4th International Conference on the Exploration and Utilisation of the Moon (ICUEM4), which was organised under the auspices of the International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG), and aimed to draw together people from diverse backgrounds with a common interest in the exploration of the Moon. At the end of the conference, a formal ICEUM4 Declaration was drawn up detailing the recommendations of the participants for the future of lunar exploration. LUNEX is a society open to all Lunar Explorers and will aim to promote research, exploration and outreach programmes that work towards the realisation of the goals outlined in the ICEUM4 Declaration by educating the public using web-based information and activities. LUNEX provides a global structure that can be used to raise the awareness of the general public on lunar related issues. We are looking for partnerships with other Moon Societies to join efforts. For more information on the Lunar Explorers Society, its activities, how to become an active member, or how your organisation can work together with LUNEX, please visit our website on www.lunarexplorer.org.