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NASA: LRO and LCROSS ready for launch

Cape Canaveral, USA - They will study the Moon with a wide range of instruments

Following the delays caused by space shuttle Endeavour's problems (see AVIONEWS), the day of lunar missions LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Spacecraft) has arrived. The two spacecrafts are in fact ready for lift off on launch pad 41, installed on the Atlas-V launcher. Lift off is scheduled for today and there are three opportunities: 5:12 pm, 5:22...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106005
Rome, Italy, 06/18/2009 14:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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