Objectives
- Map the structure of the lunar crust and lithosphere
- Understand the asymmetric thermal evolution of the Moon
- Determine the subsurface structure of impact basins and the origin of lunar mascons
- Ascertain the temporal evolution of crustal brecciation and magmatism
- Constrain the deep interior structure of the Moon
- Place limits on the size of the Moon's inner core
The data collection phase of the mission will last 90 days, and will be followed by 12 months of data analysis. Results will begin to become available about 30 days after the collection begins. The knowledge acquired will aid understanding of the evolutionary history of the terrestrial planets and computations of lunar orbits.
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