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NASA: launch of four probes to the Moon to start in 2008

Mountain View, USA - NASA sources unveiled it

The four unmanned probes that as from 2008, will be launched to the Moon by the NASA’s Ames Research Center, are expected to map the entire lunar surface seeking water sources and scouting safe landing spots for future astronaut visits. The next lunar landings are expected starting from 2018, while probes will be launched respectively in 2008, 2014 and 2016. It is possible that another unmanned mission w...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 131236
Rome, Italy, 11/17/2005 15:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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