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Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission maps the Moon and measures its surface, thermal, compositional, and radiation environment to support lunar science and future exploration.

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
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LRO missionLunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission
Name
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
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Description
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission maps the Moon and measures its surface, thermal, compositional, and radiation environment to support lunar science and future exploration.
Destination
Lunar orbit for high-resolution mapping and measurements of the Moon’s surface, temperature, composition, and radiation environment
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Outcome
LRO entered lunar orbit on 23 June 2009 and continues extended lunar science and exploration-support operations.
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Start Date
2009-06-18
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https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/

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July 31, 2026 at 04:58:09 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 08:21:47 UTC
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