Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
AgencyNASA
Year2009
TypeMoon orbit
RocketAtlas V
CountryUSA
About the Mission
Has circled the Moon since 2009 making its most detailed maps. Its camera resolved the Apollo descent stages still sitting on the surface. Measured some of the coldest temperatures in the solar system inside shadowed craters. Has photographed landers and rovers from many nations. Still active and returning data.
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