NASA’s LPRP manages path-finding robotic missions to the moon including the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and Lunar CRater Observation & Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). The program office located at Marshall Space Flight Center is leading the way back to the moon with precursor missions that will enable sustained human exploration of our solar system.
LPRP Overview & History
LPRP will undertake a series of robotic lunar exploration missions that will return data to advance our knowledge of the lunar environment.
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Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is the first in a series of missions to the moon. Planned for launch in late 2008, LRO will orbit the moon for at least one year.
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Lunar CRater Observation & Sensing Satellite Mission
Scheduled for launch in 2008, LCROSS will travel to the moon as a co-manifested payload aboard the launch vehicle for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
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Lunar Mapping
The Lunar Mapping project will process, organize, and format the data from LRO and LCROSS to make it available and useful to NASA and the science community.
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News & Accomplishments
LRO Completes CDR: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) + Learn More
Educational Resources
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