Robotic exploration missions provide vast amounts of data to help NASA prepare for future human exploration and learn more about the universe. Project Summary: Crater counts suggest that the Schrodinger impact basin, located on the lunar far side, is one of the youngest impact basins on the moon. The cone is believed to be made primarily of volcanic materials, largely due to the dark halo that can be seen surrounding it in visible light images. The basin floor is relatively flat and smooth, which is most likely the result of infill by lava flows. Objective: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's (LRO) Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) delivers elevation and surface roughness measurements of the moon. Time Frame: The image was acquired during the LRO's exploration mission. Application: Better information about the lunar topography will enable future mission planners to make informed decisions about mission options and technology development. More Information: About LRO Download PowerPoint file
