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How far above the Moon does the spacecraft orbit?

April 26, 2017moon Orbit spacecraft

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How far above the Moon does the spacecraft orbit?

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Prospector will map the Moon from a 63-mile (100-km) altitude orbit during the one-year primary mission. If the spacecraft continues into an extended mission (most likely for six months after the primary mission), it will swing down to a 6-mile (10-km) altitude.