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LCROSS Shepherding S/C
retired
Science Exploration
cislunar
COSPAR 2009-031B
Launched 6/18/2009
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
LRO/LCROSS
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Launch Date
6/18/2009
Last Contact
10/9/2009
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
cislunar
Altitude
174,386.5 km
Inclination
28 deg
Dry Mass
585 kg
Total Mass
891 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
PLAN
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
NASA Ames Research Center
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Registry
COSPAR ID
2009-031B
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/573
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