NASA’s Lunar Orbiter Reveals Hidden Tunnels on the Moon
The presence of conduits below the lunar surface has been theorized and extensively debated for at least 50 years. The analysis of NASA Lunar Reconnaissance…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter News
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a robotic spacecraft launched on June 18, 2009, as part of the United States’ return to the Moon and to support future human exploration. The primary mission of LRO is to map the lunar surface in unprecedented detail, gather data on lunar resources and environment, and scout for safe and interesting landing sites for future manned missions. It carries a suite of scientific instruments designed to create a comprehensive atlas of the Moon’s features and resources. This includes high-resolution cameras, radar systems that can penetrate the lunar surface to detect water ice, and instruments to assess radiation levels. The LRO’s findings have been pivotal in providing a deeper understanding of the Moon’s geological composition and topography, significantly contributing to our scientific knowledge and preparation for continued human exploration.
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spies China’s Chang’e 6 Spacecraft on Far Side of the Moon
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed China’s Chang’e 6 on the Moon, revealing its location on a crater within the geologically rich Apollo basin, characterized by…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures 2024 Solar Eclipse Shadow From 223,000 Miles Away
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a striking image of the Earth during the April 8 solar eclipse from its position 223,000 miles away, showcasing the…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures Odysseus Lander on Moon
Odysseus’ landing on the Moon represents a landmark achievement for NASA’s lunar exploration, capturing the first soft landing in over 50 years and highlighting the…
New Research Sheds Light on Moon’s Mysterious Seismic Activity
The Moon’s contraction causes fault scarps and moonquakes in the south pole, posing risks for lunar outposts. Findings from a recently published paper led by…
Shrinking Moon and Seismic Surprises: Unlocking the Mysteries of Moonquakes
A NASA-funded study reveals the presence of moonquakes and faults in the Moon’s South Pole, influencing the Artemis III mission’s landing site selection. This research…
Lunar Locating at Light Speed: NASA’s Precision Laser “Pings” Indian Moon Lander
NASA and ISRO’s laser experiment on the Moon opens up new possibilities for precise lunar exploration and the use of innovative retroreflectors in upcoming missions….
Moonquake Alert – The Moon Is Shrinking, Causing Landslides and Seismic Shaking
New paper identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes and landslides. Earth’s moon shrank more than 150 feet in…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Japan’s SLIM Lander on the Moon
JAXA’s SLIM lunar landing on January 19, 2024, captured by NASA’s LRO, establishes Japan as the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the…
The Story Behind Apollo 8’s Famous Earthrise Photo [Video]
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to witness the Earth rising above the…
Shackleton Shadows Unveiled: NASA Stunning Moon Camera Mosaic Sheds Light on Lunar South Pole
LROC and ShadowCam collaboratively unveil the Shackleton Crater’s mosaic, providing unparalleled insights into the lunar South Pole and its potential ice deposits, aiding future lunar…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Chandrayaan-3 Landing Site on Moon
NASA’s LRO – the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter – spacecraft imaged the Chandrayaan-3 landing site on the Moon’s surface. The ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) Chandrayaan-3…
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: NASA’s Secret Weapon for Artemis Moon Missions
For the 2024 Artemis II mission, astronauts are trained using extensive data from NASA’s 14-year-old Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, ensuring well-informed lunar explorations. When astronauts set…
NASA’s Lunar Orbiter Captures Impact Site of Failed HAKUTO-R Moon Lander
The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander, launched by ispace in December 2022, failed to land safely on the Moon. In April 2023, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance…
NASA Spacecraft Finds Pits on the Moon That Always Hover Around a Comfortable Temperature
Scientists have discovered shaded locations within pits on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 °F (about 17 °C). The NASA-funded researchers used…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Mystery Rocket Impact Site on Moon
Astronomers discovered a rocket body heading toward a lunar collision late last year. Impact occurred on March 4, 2022, with NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)…
A Rocket Is Going To Crash Into the Moon Friday – NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Will Get an Up-Close View of the Smoldering Crater
The accidental experiment will shed light on the physics of impacts in space. On March 4, 2022, a lonely, spent rocket booster will smack into…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Images Saturn From 56 Miles Above the Moon
From a viewpoint about 90 kilometers (56 miles) above Lacus Veris, “Lake of Spring,” the camera aboard NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft imaged Saturn…