Instrument Host Information
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urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument_host:spacecraft.lcross::1.2
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The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite
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Spacecraft
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| DESCRIPTION |
The Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) spacecraft was launched on June 18, 2009, alongside the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to analyze the hydrogen detected at the Moon's polar regions. The LCROSS Payload consists of nine science instruments, their supporting electrical, mechanical and optical harnesses, a central data handling unit (DHU) assembly, and thermal hardware (heaters, thermistors, and thermostats). The science payload consists of visible and infrared cameras, a photometer, and spectrometers.
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| REFERENCES |
Ennico, K., et al., LCROSS Science Payload Ground Development, Test and Calibration Results, 39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Lunar and Planetary Science Institute, No. 1391, League City, TX, p 1474, 2008.
Strong, J., et al., Transport and Use of a Centaur Second Stage in Space, AIAA Space Ops 2010 Conference, Delivering on the Dream, AIAA, Washington, DC, Paper 2010-2197 (submitted for publication), 2010.
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