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The primary objective of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission is to conduct investigations that support future human exploration of the Moon. Specific LRO mission objectives are: 1. Characterize the lunar radiation environment, biological impacts, and potential mitigation. Key aspects of this objective include determining the global radiation environment, investigating the capabilities of potential shielding materials, and validating deep space radiation prototype hardware and software. 2. Develop a high-resolution global, three-dimensional geodetic grid of the Moon and provide the topography necessary for selecting future landing sites. 3. Assess in detail the resources and environments of the Moon's Polar Regions. 4. Provide high spatial resolution assessment of the Moon's surface addressing elemental composition, mineralogy, and regolith characteristics.
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