NASA and JAXA's Groundbreaking Lunar Laser Experiment
Monday, 29 July 2024, 17:20
Navigating the Lunar Frontier
NASA has made headlines by utilizing its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to successfully send laser pulses to Japan's JAXA's SLIM lander on the Moon.
A Technological Triumph
- Successful Transmission: The LRO transmitted a laser pulse to a cookie-sized retroreflector aboard the SLIM lander.
- Return Signal Received: The experiment successfully captured a return signal.
This innovative communication method could enhance precision navigation for lunar missions, underscoring the growing collaboration between space agencies.
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