NASA | LRO Fourth Anniversary

The video explores the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and its significant contributions to our understanding of the Moon. Since its launch in 2009, LRO has provided detailed topographical data, discovered the coldest places in the solar system, and found evidence of water ice on the Moon. Working with other missions, LRO has helped probe the Moon's crust, revealing its historical significance as a record of solar system events. The Moon remains a key to understanding Earth's past, and LRO continues to gather vital data, inspiring future exploration.

What was the primary purpose of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)?

• To study the Sun

• To investigate asteroids

• To explore Mars

• To transform our understanding of the Moon

Which of the following discoveries was made by the LRO?

• The hottest places in the solar system

• The deepest oceans in the solar system

• The coldest places in the solar system

• The largest volcanoes in the solar system

What evidence suggests that the Moon has been shrinking recently?

• Presence of new craters

• Increased volcanic activity

• Changes in its orbit

• Surface features indicating contraction

How does the Moon serve as a 'time machine'?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By preserving ancient craters

• By changing its phases

• By showing current weather patterns

What role does the LRO play in future lunar exploration?

• It trains astronauts

• It builds spacecraft

• It launches satellites

• It provides data for future missions