NASA industry team advances Lidar technology for Earth and Lunar missions

NASA industry team advances Lidar technology for Earth and Lunar missions

Energy Daily

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024

This summer, NASA engineers will embark on airborne tests of innovative laser technologies designed for Earth science and potentially enhancing lunar exploration models. These instruments, based on light detection and ranging (lidar) technology, promise to refine the accuracy of models depicting the Moon's topography and identify suitable landing areas for the Artemis missions. Lidars, whi

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