Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
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.
Details
Type
Robotic Exploration
Orbit
Lunar Orbit (LO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Wed, Jan 7, 1998, 02:28
Weather
Pro