Lunar surface geology in light of information obtained by United States unmanned lunar missions, as well as Soviet mission Luna 9, is considered; characteristics of lunar terrain are analyzed including roughness, distribution of rubble, craters, slopes, fracture structures, and bearing strength; previous predictions are refuted, modified or confirmed and new conclusions are reached, which will be useful in vital selection of manned lunar landing site.
Results of ranger, Luna 9, and surveyor 1 missions
J Astronautical Sciences
Journal of Astronautical Sciences ; 14 , n 3
1967
11 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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