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The probe was launched in September 2013 to study the atmosphere. Moon and dust flying near its surface NASA’s Ames research center confirmed controlled Lunar research apparatus falling onto the lunar surface Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE). Until scientists know the place and time of the probe’s fall, which is determined with accuracy up to one hour. The probe was launched in September 2013 to study the atmosphere of the moon and dust flying near its surface. Spending fuel necessary for scientific observation and maintenance orbits, LADEE gradually lost altitude: recent observations were carried out when the device was worn over the surface of the moon at only 2 km On April 11, LADEE completed its final maneuver provide a fall on the reverse, invisible side of the moon. “In the moment LADEE collisions flew at a speed of 1.7 km / s. On such speeds cannot be soft landing – the only question is formed a probe funnel on a slope or its debris swept along surface. It’s interesting to know what LADEE left behind, ” – said Rick Elfik, a member of the scientific mission. In the coming months, scientists will analyze the collected data and using the lunar LRO orbital probe will try to detect the place of impact a machine the size of an ATM.
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