The proposed 1996 Lunar Observer mission to the moon is described. Lunar Observer is intended to acquire the definitive data set of the moon from which an enduring and flexible lunar base site selection can be made. A mission profile is summarized and mission phases defined. The fourteen proposed experiments are described and their measurement capabilities outlined. The spacecraft, a derivation of the planned Mars Observer spacecraft design, is described. A description is included of a subsatellite, which is used to obtain the first measurements of the lunar far side gravity field.


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    Title :

    Lunar Observer - Scouting for a moon base


    Contributors:
    Parker, G. L. (author) / Nock, K. T. (author)

    Publication date :

    1990-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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