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Athena II | Lunar Prospector
Athena II | Lunar Prospector launched on Wed, Jan 7, 1998, 02:28 AM UTC — a Lockheed Martin mission.
Launch SuccessfulLockheed Martin
Lifted offNET Jan 1998
NET Wed, Jan 7, 1998, 02:28 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Athena IIVehicle
Lockheed MartinProvider
Space Launch Complex 46Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Discovery ProgramProgram
Robotic ExplorationMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Athena II to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:50
SimulatedRepresentative Athena II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Lunar Prospector
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.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Athena II | Lunar Prospector launch?
Athena II | Lunar Prospector is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jan 7, 1998, 02:28 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Athena II | Lunar Prospector?
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Who is launching Athena II | Lunar Prospector?
Athena II | Lunar Prospector is an Lockheed Martin mission flying on a Athena II.
Where does Athena II | Lunar Prospector launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.