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Lunar Prospector

Athena IILockheed MartinSpace Launch Complex 46
Wednesday, January 7, 1998 · 02:28 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Athena II

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches80
Successes77

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Lockheed Martin

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Mission Brief

Lunar Prospector was a small spin stabilized lunar orbiter. Using its Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS), it collected a large amount of scientific data that helps researchers understand the chemical composition of the lunar surface.

PayloadLunar Prospector
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerDiscovery Program
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.458°N, 80.528°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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