Mission Information
MISSION_NAME LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER
MISSION_ALIAS LRO
MISSION_START_DATE 2009-06-18T12:00:00.000Z
MISSION_STOP_DATE N/A (ONGOING)
MISSION_DESCRIPTION
MISSION_OBJECTIVES_SUMMARY
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.
REFERENCE_DESCRIPTION SAYLOR2006A

SAYLOR2006B