LRO

Radar Images Reveal Tons of Water Likely at the Lunar Poles

[/caption] Radar has been used since the 1960s to map the lunar surface, but until recently it has been difficult…

14 years ago

One Year of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: Top Ten Finds

[/caption] One year ago today, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) officially reached orbit about the Moon, and in the past…

15 years ago

A New Look at the Moon: Stunning 3-D Lunar Landscapes

[/caption] You may recall Bernhard Braun as the wizard from UnmannedSpaceflight.com who created the amazing 3-D images of the Mars…

15 years ago

You Too Can Find Missing Russian Spacecraft

On Monday, NASA released the complete set of science data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera’s first six months of…

15 years ago

Look for “Flood” of News This Week About Water on the Moon

[/caption] Almost five months ago, the LCROSS spacecraft had an abrupt end to its flight when it impacted a crater…

15 years ago

LRO Finds Some Surprises on the Moon

[/caption] The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is getting the closest look yet at the Moon from orbit, providing crucial insights…

15 years ago

Just Released! Video of Tranquility Base via LRO

You've seen the pictures, now watch the movie! Zoom into the Apollo 11 landing site with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's…

15 years ago

LRO’s Closer Look at the Apollo 12 Landing Site

Close-up view of Apollo 12 landing site from LRO. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University Wow! Just look at the detail visible…

15 years ago

LRO Takes Closer Look at Apollo 17 Landing Site

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter maneuvered into its 50-km mapping orbit on September 15, which enables it to take a closer…

15 years ago

LRO, Chandrayaan-1 Scientist Arrested for Espionage

Times are tough, but you have to wonder what this guy was thinking. Stewart David Nozette, 52, who was involved…

15 years ago