LADEE will determine the composition of the lunar atmosphere and investigate the processes that control its distribution and variability, including sources, sinks, and surface interactions.

Project description: LADEE orbited the moon with three science instruments designed to gather detailed information about the structure and composition of the thin lunar atmosphere, and to …

Trained orbit determination analysts use the Ames Flight Dynamics System (FDS) for LADEE orbit determination operations. The FDS implements procedures and methods as sets of …

Nov 18, 2016 · LADEE is scheduled for launch from WFF on a Minotaur V five-stage rocket consisting of Minotaur IV+ with a Star 37FM or FMV upper stage during a launch window that …

LADEE (pronounced ‘laddie’) is now preparing for a three-month mission to study the Moon’s tenuous atmosphere. The preparations include testing the orbiter’s breakthrough laser …

In March 2008, the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) Mis-sion was initiated to address this priority. The LADEE mission was designed to achieve two major …

Project description: LADEE will orbit the moon with three science instruments to gather detailed information about the structure and composition of the thin lunar atmosphere, and determine …