LEND (Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:builtBy gptkb:Space_Research_Institute_of_Russian_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:detects gptkb:thermal_neutrons
fast neutrons
epithermal neutrons
gptkbp:hostSpacecraft gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LEND (Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector)
gptkbp:launchDate 2009-06-18
gptkbp:missionType lunar science
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbitType lunar polar orbit
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkbp:provides lunar water ice detection
gptkbp:purpose detect lunar surface hydrogen
map neutron flux
gptkbp:status operational (as of 2024)
gptkbp:studies lunar hydrogen distribution
lunar polar regions
gptkbp:usedFor planetary scientists
gptkbp:website https://lunar.gsfc.nasa.gov/lend.html
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5