NASA's LRO Uses Laser to Locate Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander on the Moon

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) successfully transmitted and reflected a laser beam to an Oreo-sized device on ISRO's Vikram lander on the moon's surface, marking the first time this has been achieved. The experiment opens up new possibilities for precisely locating targets on the moon's surface. The laser instrument, called a Laser Retroreflector Array, has potential applications in guiding spacecraft, marking locations, and aiding in autonomous docking. However, further refinement is needed to fully utilize the retroreflectors, and future missions are planned to carry these devices to the moon.