January 7, 1998 2:28 am
Lunar Prospector
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Athena II
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
02:28 UTC
Window Close
02:28 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 7, 1998 · 02:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 46
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
Lunar Prospector
Rocket
Athena II
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Lockheed Martin
Space Launch Complex 46
Launch Overview
Window Open
02:28 UTC
Window Close
02:28 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 7, 1998 · 02:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 46
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
Lunar Prospector
Rocket
Athena II
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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