Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
GPTKB entity
Statements (364)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Quick_Map
gptkb:PDS_(Planetary_Data_System) LROC website |
| gptkbp:availability |
publicly available
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| gptkbp:capacity |
over 100 terabytes
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
international space agencies
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:international_partners
international space agencies |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Science_Team gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center universities research institutions international space agencies private sector partners various universities |
| gptkbp:collection |
temperature measurements
high-resolution images topographic maps radiation measurements surface composition data |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:X-band_radio
X-band |
| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Science_Team
geologists planetary scientists space agencies astrobiologists lunar scientists Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter science team |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
social media presence
educational outreach programs collaborative projects with schools public lectures and presentations online image galleries |
| gptkbp:contributes_to |
future lunar missions
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| gptkbp:contribution |
study lunar geology
map lunar polar regions studying lunar geology investigating lunar polar regions mapping lunar resources supporting future lunar missions monitoring lunar surface changes identifying potential landing sites studying lunar polar regions support lunar landing missions identifying landing sites for future missions investigating lunar geology identify potential resources on the Moon investigate lunar surface changes |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory autonomous navigation |
| gptkbp:coverage |
gptkb:lunar_south_pole
entire lunar surface lunar north pole polar regions of the Moon |
| gptkbp:current_status |
still operational as of 2023
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| gptkbp:data_return |
temperature measurements
high-resolution images topographic maps radiometric data radiation measurements surface composition data |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
high data rate
downlink to Earth |
| gptkbp:data_type |
temperature measurements
high-resolution images spectral data radiation measurements topographic data radar data digital imagery neutron measurements laser altimetry data |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:public_outreach gptkb:scientific_research educational purposes mission planning 100 Mbps support future lunar missions support human exploration of the Moon up to 120 Mbps support robotic exploration of the Moon supporting future lunar missions mission planning for future lunar missions |
| gptkbp:design |
built by Northrop Grumman
developed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center integrated at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center tested at NASA's Kennedy Space Center |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
2.5 m x 2.5 m x 3.5 m
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| gptkbp:elevation |
50 km
50 kilometers |
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
2009-06-23
July 2009 2009-06-24 high-resolution image of the Moon |
| gptkbp:frequency |
X-band
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| gptkbp:funding |
NASA budget
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
enhanced data collection
continued lunar surface mapping investigating lunar south pole supporting Artemis program |
| gptkbp:has_mission |
gptkb:Lunar_exploration
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Lunar_Exploration_Program
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| gptkbp:has_publications |
gptkb:academic_journals
gptkb:educational_materials data sets technical reports mission updates |
| gptkbp:height |
2.0 meters
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
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| gptkbp:impact |
enhanced understanding of lunar environment
contribution to planetary science significant contributions to lunar science insights into lunar history support for future lunar missions enhanced understanding of lunar surface processes improved lunar cartography insights into lunar history and evolution support for lunar resource utilization support for human exploration of the Moon influence on lunar policy contribution to lunar science community increased public interest in lunar exploration |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Diviner_Lunar_Radiometer_Experiment
gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_Laser_Altimeter_(LOLA) gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Wide_Angle_Camera_(WAC) gptkb:Mini-RF gptkb:Shadow_Cam gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Camera gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_Laser_Altimeter gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Wide_Angle_Camera gptkb:Lunar_Exploration_Neutron_Detector_(LEND) Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) Camera Suite Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
2009-06-18
June 18, 2009 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_V_401
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
June 18, 2009 |
| gptkbp:length |
3.5 meters
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| gptkbp:map |
gptkb:Moon
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| gptkbp:mass |
1,050 kg
approximately 1,000 kg 385 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
active ongoing planned for 2022 investigate lunar geology map lunar resources map lunar surface features support human exploration enhance lunar exploration technology study lunar polar regions understand lunar environment identify potential landing sites support international lunar collaboration assess lunar hazards characterize lunar resources engage public interest in lunar exploration provide data for lunar science community |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
1 year
ongoing one year one year (extended to over a decade) 1 year (extended) 1 year (extended to 10 years) one year (extended to several years) 2 years (planned) extended missions ongoing |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Moon
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
identification of water ice in polar regions
study of lunar geology analysis of lunar regolith discovery of water ice in polar regions mapping of lunar lava flows lunar topography impact craters analysis lunar surface composition analysis surface temperature variations high-resolution lunar maps lunar dust dynamics lunar surface color variations lunar surface impact history lunar surface mineralogy lunar surface roughness measurements lunar surface stratigraphy lunar surface thermal properties topographic maps of the Moon identification of lunar pits and caves mapping of lunar geology identification of landing sites for future missions evidence of ancient volcanic activity lunar surface morphology lunar surface tectonics lunar surface weathering processes lunar geological features mapping of lunar highlands high-resolution topographic maps lunar regolith composition lunar landing sites assessment of lunar radiation environment detailed analysis of lunar surface temperature detailed topography of the Moon investigation of lunar surface changes mapping of lunar landing sites detailed lunar surface features identification of potential resources lunar pits and caves lunar regolith characteristics lunar surface age dating lunar surface albedo variations lunar surface changes over time lunar surface erosion processes lunar surface ice deposits lunar surface illumination conditions lunar surface temperature variations lunar surface volcanic features mapping of Apollo landing sites mapping of lunar poles water ice in polar regions detailed maps of lunar landforms discovery of lunar pits and caves identification of Apollo landing sites lunar north pole features lunar south pole features analysis of lunar regolith. assessment of lunar surface hazards detailed analysis of lunar craters detection of lunar dust hazards historic Apollo landing sites identification of lunar landforms identification of safe landing sites mapping of lunar lava tubes |
| gptkbp:objective |
map the Moon's surface
mapping the Moon's surface |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter science team |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
2009-present
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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| gptkbp:operational_use |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
lunar orbit
polar orbit |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
50 km
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
2 hours
2 hours 5 minutes |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
gptkb:Diviner_Lunar_Radiometer_Experiment
gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_Laser_Altimeter_(LOLA) gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Camera gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_Laser_Altimeter gptkb:Mini-RF_Synthetic_Aperture_Radar gptkb:Camera_for_Lunar_Imaging_and_Spectroscopy_(CLIS) gptkb:Lunar_Exploration_Neutron_Detector_(LEND) high-resolution camera Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector High Resolution Camera |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Artemis_program
gptkb:Lunar_Gateway yes |
| gptkbp:provides |
high-resolution images of the Moon
high-resolution lunar maps |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:educational_institutions
government agencies research institutions publicly available Moon's surface lunar geology studies lunar surface processes lunar resource mapping lunar landing sites |
| gptkbp:public_access |
data available online
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| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Documentation
gptkb:academic_journals gptkb:educational_materials mission reports numerous scientific papers collaborative research projects contributions to lunar science data sets available to the public data release notices |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:LRO_Quick_Map
publicly available LRO Data Archive |
| gptkbp:resolution |
0.5 meters
up to 0.5 meters 0.5 meters per pixel up to 0.5 meters per pixel |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study lunar geology
support future lunar missions identify landing sites study lunar regolith investigate lunar volcanism map lunar resources map lunar topography monitor lunar seismic activity understand lunar geology understand lunar history understand lunar polar regions assess resources study lunar polar regions investigate lunar resources analyze lunar surface composition investigate lunar magnetic field study lunar exosphere provide data for lunar resource utilization identify potential landing sites assess lunar resources monitor lunar environment study lunar dust dynamics study lunar surface weathering analyze lunar surface processes evaluate landing sites investigate lunar surface changes provide data for lunar science community analyze lunar impact craters characterize lunar geology enhance public understanding of lunar science examine lunar polar ice deposits facilitate international lunar collaboration identify safe landing sites investigate lunar radiation environment map lunar geological features study lunar impact history support lunar habitat planning support lunar science education |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:LROC
gptkb:Mini-RF radar systems spectrometers high-resolution cameras Diviner LEND LOLA |
| gptkbp:significance |
first mission to the Moon since the Apollo program
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| gptkbp:status |
operational
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| gptkbp:storage |
solid-state drives
solid-state recorder |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Artemis_program
gptkb:Lunar_Gateway |
| gptkbp:weight |
1,050 kg
approximately 1,000 kg |
| gptkbp:width |
2.0 meters
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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