Question

LRO is a robotic spacecraft that is orbiting the moon. It is taking pictures and gathering information about the moon's surface. What does LRO stand for?

• A. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
• B. Lunar Recording Object
• C. Lunar Recreating Orbiter
• D. Lunar Reconnaissance Object

Answer 1

The correct option is A Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

LRO is a NASA mission to the moon within the Lunar Precursor and Robotic Program (LPRP) in preparation for future manned missions to the moon and beyond (Mars). The objectives of LRO are to:

• Identify potential lunar resources
• Gather detailed maps of the lunar surface
• Collect data on the moon's radiation levels
• Study the moons polar regions for resources that could be used in future manned missions or robotic sample return missions
• Provide measurements to characterize future robotic explorers, human lunar landing sites and to derive measurements that can be used directly in support of future Lunar Human Exploration Systems.