Lockheed Martin Athena II Lunar Prospector

Name: Lockheed Martin Athena II Lunar Prospector
Start: 1998-01-07T02:28:44.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 46

Athena II

Status

Success

Date

7 JAN 1998

02:28

Launch Provider

Lockheed Martin

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 46

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Overview

Lunar Prospector was a small spin stabilized lunar orbiter. Using its Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS), it collected a large amount of scientific data that helps researchers understand the chemical composition of the lunar surface.

Rocket

Athena II

Mission Type

Robotic Exploration

Orbit

Lunar Orbit

Stages

Livestream

Not available

Rocket Details

The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.

Height

28.2 m

Diameter

2.36 m

Launch Mass

120 T

Thrust

1,900 kN