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NASA, LRO sent first images from the Moon

Cape Canaveral, USA - They will be used to realize a map of the lunar surface

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has transmitted its first images since reaching the moon on June 23 (see AVIONEWS). The spacecraft's two cameras, collectively known as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, or LROC, were activated June 30. The spacecraft had taken off on June 18, together with the LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Spacecraft, see AVIONEWS). The cameras are working...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106682
Rome, Italy, 07/03/2009 13:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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