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Athena II | Lunar Prospector
Lockheed Martin · Athena II · Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Lockheed Martin's 32nd launch · 1st this year · humanity's 4,208th orbital launch attempt
January 7, 1998Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Jan 7, 02:28 – Jan 7, 02:28 UTC
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Lunar Prospector
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.
Robotic Exploration · Lunar Orbit (LO)
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