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Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter launched on 18 June 2009, entered lunar orbit on 23 June, and continues mapping and science operations around the Moon.

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Aliases: LROLunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft
Name: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Status: active

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Description: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter launched on 18 June 2009, entered lunar orbit on 23 June, and continues mapping and science operations around the Moon.
First Flight Date: 2009-06-18
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Official Url: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/about/

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Creation Time: July 31, 2026 at 04:57:59 UTC
Updated Time: August 22, 2026 at 01:12:09 UTC
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Vehicle Code: LRO