Future Projects
As LRO and LCROSS send back high-resolution data, the Lunar Mapping and Modeling project will use those data to develop detailed topographic maps of the lunar surface. In addition, solar radiation levels will be mapped and modeled. These integrated data will be used to make decisions about, for example, lunar outpost designs.
A mission planned for 2012, LADEE will measure dust particulates before any human presence disturbs it.
For the proposed International Lunar Network, LPRP would land two stations on the lunar surface.
Read more about this topic: Lunar Precursor Robotic Program
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