Moon Science: Impact Crater & Ejecta | NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
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HAKUTO-R Impact Site Photographed by LRO
NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) captured photos last month of the site where the ispace Mission 2 SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon (RESILIENCE) lunar lander experienced a hard landing on June 5, 2025, UTC.“Since the moment of landing, we have remained committed to moving forward and identifying the root causes.” Takeshi Hakamada, ispaceRESILIENCE was launched on Jan. 15 on a privately funded spacecraft.LRO’s right Narrow Angle Camera (one …
First considered a threat to the Earth, a 60-metre asteroid now presents a risk of impact with the Moon. Even if we escape direct collision, the damage could have some impact, especially on our satellites.
Moon Science: Impact Crater & Ejecta | NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Moon Science: Impact Crater & Ejecta | NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance OrbiterFresh concentric impact crater (245 m diameter) found in northwest Mare Nubium. Note concentric ring inside the crater wall, the circular flat floor and the dark central pit. Blocks are strewn along the bright crater rays extending away from the rim. NAC M1287235559LThe 245 m concentric crater under late afternoon illumination highlighting the topography. NAC M181230113LB…
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