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LRO reaches lunar orbit

Cape Canaveral, USA - It will seek for suitable places for future landings

After successfully performing an engine start, the LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) spacecraft reached its lunar orbit this morning at 6:30 am EDT. It will now start its primary mission, that is mapping the Moon's surface in search for suitable areas for the landing of future human missions. Another goal of the LRO mission is to seek the possible presence of natural resources capable to permit...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106231
Rome, Italy, 06/23/2009 16:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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