Featured Images
Anaxagoras A at Sunrise
The subdued rim of Anaxagoras A, dramatically lit by the lunar sunrise [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 06 Jul 2009
Peeking out of the shadows
A crater rim peeking out of the shadows, captured as LRO passed over the lunar terminator [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 04 Jul 2009
Swooping over the Lunar Highlands
Close-up view of the lunar highlands, northeast of Clavius crater [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 03 Jul 2009
First LROC Images!
Full resolution detail from one of the first LROC NAC images. At this scale and lighting, impact craters dominate the landscape. Two general types of impact craters are readily identifiable. Solitary craters which most likely represent...
Published on 02 Jul 2009
Almost there!
LROC temperature plot.
Published on 26 Jun 2009
LRO Launch: View from Banana Creek
LRO Launch as seen from Banana Creek (Peter Thomas, Cornell Univ)
Published on 22 Jun 2009
LRO Launches!
The Atlas V carrying the LRO and LCROSS spacecraft launches from SLC-41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on June 18th (Photo credit: Pat Corkery, United Launch Alliance).
Published on 18 Jun 2009
LRO Atlas V on the Pad!
LRO Atlas V on the Pad [Photo Mark Robinson]!
Published on 17 Jun 2009
Empty Pad Beckons
LRO's empty launch pad beckons [Photo Mark Robinson].
Published on 16 Jun 2009
Big Day for LRO!
LRO being hoisted to the top of its Atlas V rocket.
Published on 28 May 2009
LRO Launch Preparations
LRO in final stages of preparation at the Astrotech facility (May 9, 2009).
Published on 15 May 2009
Welcome to the new LROC Web Page!!!
Annotated picture showing one of the NACs, the WAC, and the SCS
Published on 06 Mar 2009