The Lunar Orbiter program, much like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, was designed primarily to obtain images that would allow scientists and engineers to characterize the moon’s surface in the context of finding safe and engaging landing sites for future missions. Between 1966 and 1967, five unmanned Lunar Orbiters were sent to the moon. They collectively photographed most … Continue reading Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Looks at Apollo 12, Surveyor 3 Landing Sites