Lunar Orbiter News

"Mysterious Surfboard-Shaped Object Spotted Speeding Around the Moon by NASA"

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured images of South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter speeding past the moon at a combined velocity of 11,500 km/h. The images were taken during three orbits, with the LRO positioned at varying distances and angles to capture the swiftly moving Danuri. This isn't the first time the two orbiters have imaged each other, showcasing the ongoing success of the LRO's mission to map the lunar surface in detail.

via ScienceAlert|

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space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"Mysterious 'Surfboard' Spotted Orbiting Moon by NASA's Lunar Orbiter"

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of South Korea's lunar orbiter Danuri passing by the moon, creating a surfboard-like appearance due to the speed difference between the two spacecraft. The event, which occurred between March 5 and 6, marked the first time a Korean spacecraft entered lunar orbit. Despite the stretched appearance in the images, Danuri is actually a box-shaped spacecraft with solar panels. The encounter was captured due to the parallel orbits of the two spacecraft, and the images were shared by planetary science expert Paul Byrne.

via Livescience.com|

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space-science2 years ago•3 min saved

Mysterious Conductivity Discovered on Moon's Far Side

The Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, Danuri, has revealed an intriguing discrepancy in the conductivity between the near and far sides of the Moon. The far side appears to be more conductive, which scientists have yet to explain. The orbiter has also discovered widespread magnetic fields on the far side, indicating greater conductivity deep within the Moon. Possible explanations include higher temperatures or more water under the surface on the far side. The mission has been extended until December 2025 but will face challenges during lunar eclipses that may strain its batteries.

via IFLScience|

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space2 years ago•2 min saved

South Korea's Lunar Orbiter Captures Stunning Images of the Moon in Epic Detail.

South Korea's first lunar orbiter, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), has captured stunning images of the moon's geological features using its Lunar Terrain Imager (LUTI) and NASA's ShadowCam. The images include Tsiolkovskiy crater, Vallis Schrödinger, and Wichmann crater. The KPLO's primary mission is for one year, during which it will take numerous images and measurements of the lunar surface to aid future robotic landing missions on the moon. The United States and South Korea are strengthening their ties in space, including efforts to monitor climate change using satellites.

via Yahoo News|

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space2 years ago•2 min saved

South Korea's Lunar Orbiter Captures Stunning Images of the Moon in Epic Detail.

South Korea's first lunar orbiter, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), has captured stunning images of the moon's geological features using its Lunar Terrain Imager (LUTI) and NASA's ShadowCam. The images include Tsiolkovskiy crater, Vallis Schrödinger, and Wichmann crater. The KPLO's primary mission is for one year, during which it will take numerous images and measurements of the lunar surface to aid future robotic landing missions on the moon. The United States and South Korea are strengthening their ties in space, including efforts to monitor climate change using satellites.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#images #lunar-orbiter #moon