Earlier in 2014, after completing its mission, the NASA LADEE moon orbiter was intentionally crashed into the lunar surface. Now, several months later, the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was sent to take photographs of the LADEE probe final resting place, on the moon’s far side. A small crater is all that remains. The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer, LADEE, was launched in … [Read more...]
Lunar eclipse, the Blood Moon on Monday could lead to early dismissal of LADEE mission
This Monday night and Tuesday morning is set to witness this year’s first lunar eclipse when the moon turns red after the Earth eclipses it completely. But this eclipse may spell early withdrawal of LADEE mission that is set to end on April 21. The celestial event is going to be a rare lunar eclipse as the Earth is going to step between the Moon and the Sun and hence, blocking most of the light … [Read more...]
