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The International Lunar Network (ILN) Anchor Nodes Mission UpdateNASA s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) established the Lunar Quest Program (LQP) to accomplish lunar science objectives embodied in the National Academies report The Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon (2007) and the NASA Advisory Council-sponsored Workshop on Science Associated with the Lunar Exploration Architecture (2007). A major element of LQP's lunar flight projects is the International Lunar Network (ILN), a network of small geophysical nodes on the lunar surface. NASA plans to provide the first two stations around 2014 and a second pair in the 2016-2017 timeframe. International involvement to provide additional stations will build up the network so that 8-10 nodes could be simultaneously operating. This flight project complements SMD's initiatives to build a robust lunar science community through R&A lines and increases international participation in NASA's robotic exploration of the moon.
Document ID
20090025879
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cohen, B. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Bassler, J. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
McDougal, J. M. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Harris, D. W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Hill, L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Hammond, M. S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Morse, B. J. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Reed, C. L. B. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Kirby, K. W. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Morgan, T. H. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 22, 2009
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
M09-0332
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 22, 2009
End Date: March 25, 2009
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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