Lunar impact features and processes
GR Osinski, HJ Melosh… - … in Mineralogy and …, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
This chapter is dedicated to H. Jay Melosh who tragically passed away during this endeavor.
From his earliest publications on the concept of acoustic fluidization, to the publication of his …
From his earliest publications on the concept of acoustic fluidization, to the publication of his …
The Kaguya mission overview
M Kato, S Sasaki, Y Takizawa… - Space science …, 2010 - Springer
Abstract The Japanese lunar orbiter Kaguya (SELENE) was successfully launched by an
H2A rocket on September 14, 2007. On October 4, 2007, after passing through a phasing …
H2A rocket on September 14, 2007. On October 4, 2007, after passing through a phasing …
[HTML][HTML] A new lunar digital elevation model from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter and SELENE Terrain Camera
MK Barker, E Mazarico, GA Neumann, MT Zuber… - Icarus, 2016 - Elsevier
We present an improved lunar digital elevation model (DEM) covering latitudes within±60°,
at a horizontal resolution of 512 pixels per degree (∼ 60 m at the equator) and a typical …
at a horizontal resolution of 512 pixels per degree (∼ 60 m at the equator) and a typical …
The Moon's farside shallow subsurface structure unveiled by Chang'E-4 Lunar Penetrating Radar
On 3 January 2019, China's Chang'E-4 (CE-4) successfully landed on the eastern floor of
Von Kármán crater within the South Pole–Aitken Basin, becoming the first spacecraft in …
Von Kármán crater within the South Pole–Aitken Basin, becoming the first spacecraft in …
In situ detection of water on the Moon by the Chang'E-5 lander
We report analysis results of the reflectance spectra (0.48 to 3.2 μm) acquired by the
Chang'E-5 lander, which provides vital context of the returned samples from the Northern …
Chang'E-5 lander, which provides vital context of the returned samples from the Northern …
The global distribution of pure anorthosite on the Moon
M Ohtake, T Matsunaga, J Haruyama, Y Yokota… - Nature, 2009 - nature.com
It has been thought that the lunar highland crust was formed by the crystallization and
floatation of plagioclase from a global magma ocean,, although the actual generation …
floatation of plagioclase from a global magma ocean,, although the actual generation …
Geological characteristics of Von Kármán crater, northwestern south pole‐Aitken Basin: Chang'E‐4 landing site region
Von Kármán crater (diameter=~ 186 km), lying in the northwestern South Pole‐Aitken (SPA)
basin, was formed in the pre‐Nectarian. The Von Kármán crater floor was subsequently …
basin, was formed in the pre‐Nectarian. The Von Kármán crater floor was subsequently …
Robust Perspective-n-Crater for Crater-based Camera Pose Estimation
Lunar survey missions require accurate estimation of satellite and/or sensor pose (position
and attitude) to achieve precise surface measurement. Crater-based pose estimation …
and attitude) to achieve precise surface measurement. Crater-based pose estimation …
Contextual characterization study of Chandrayaan-3 primary landing site
Chandrayaan-3 is an upcoming lunar mission of India aimed at soft landing and carrying out
first-ever in situ investigations at a high-latitude location on the Moon. Chandrayaan-3 …
first-ever in situ investigations at a high-latitude location on the Moon. Chandrayaan-3 …
Geology and scientific significance of the Rümker region in northern Oceanus Procellarum: China's Chang'E‐5 landing region
The Rümker region (41–45° N, 49–69° W) is located in northern Oceanus Procellarum of the
Moon. Mons Rümker is the most distinctive geological feature in the area. The region is …
Moon. Mons Rümker is the most distinctive geological feature in the area. The region is …