The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA spacecraft launched in 2009 to study the Moon. Its primary mission is to map the lunar surface in high detail, providing valuable data about the Moon's geology, topography, and potential resources. The LRO helps scientists understand the Moon's history and supports future exploration missions.
Equipped with advanced cameras and instruments, the LRO captures images and measurements of the Moon's surface features, including craters, mountains, and polar regions. The data collected by the LRO is essential for planning future missions, such as those by the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon.