Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
GPTKB entity
Statements (365)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:planet
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:Ocean_of_Storms gptkb:radio_station gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:Hadley-Apennine gptkb:Sea_of_Tranquility gptkb:NASA gptkb:the_Moon |
| 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:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter_Science_Team gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute gptkb:University 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 gptkb:international_partners 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 high data rate downlink to Earth |
| 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:contributed_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:controls |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory autonomous navigation |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
gptkb:lunar_south_pole
entire lunar surface lunar north pole polar regions of the Moon |
| 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:Research_Institute 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: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: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:instrument |
gptkb:LROC
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) radar systems spectrometers Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) high-resolution cameras Camera Suite Diviner Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector LEND LOLA |
| 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:planet
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| gptkbp:mass |
1,050 kg
approximately 1,000 kg 385 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Artemis_program
gptkb:Lunar_Gateway gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center gptkb:software gptkb:battle active ongoing lunar orbit polar orbit 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: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:open_to_public |
data available online
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter science team |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
2009-present |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
2 hours
2 hours 5 minutes |
| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:provides |
high-resolution images of the Moon
high-resolution lunar maps |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
government agencies research institutions temperature measurements high-resolution images topographic maps publicly available Moon's surface radiometric data radiation measurements lunar geology studies lunar surface processes surface composition data lunar resource mapping lunar landing sites |
| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:document gptkb:Research_Institute data sets technical reports mission reports numerous scientific papers collaborative research projects mission updates contributions to lunar science data sets available to the public data release notices |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:NASA
NASA budget |
| 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:seating_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:significance |
first mission to the Moon since the Apollo program
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| gptkbp:status |
operational
still operational as of 2023 |
| 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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