"Mysterious Surfboard-Shaped Object Spotted Speeding Around the Moon by NASA"
TL;DR
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured images of South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter speeding past the moon at a combined velocity of 11,500 km/h. The images were taken during three orbits, with the LRO positioned at varying distances and angles to capture the swiftly moving Danuri. This isn't the first time the two orbiters have imaged each other, showcasing the ongoing success of the LRO's mission to map the lunar surface in detail.
Topics:sciencespace-exploration#danuri#lunar-orbiter#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter#nasa#south-korea#space-exploration
- NASA Spots Surfboard-Shaped Object Speeding Past The Moon ScienceAlert
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- NASA Spots Object Speeding Around the Moon Yahoo! Voices
- NASA spacecraft snaps mysterious 'surfboard' orbiting the moon. What is it? Livescience.com
- NASA pics capture mysterious 'surfboard' orbiting the moon: 'Exquisite timing' New York Post
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