Launch Overview
Vehicle
Athena-2
Agency
Lockheed Martin
Site / Pad
SPFL / SLC46
Outcome
Success
Flight
LM-004
COSPAR Designator
1998-001
Mission
Lunar Prospector (Robotic Exploration)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Athena II
Provider
Lockheed Martin
Agency launches
32 (1 YTD)
Site launches
540 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
1 (1 YTD)