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New 3D Products for Lunar Exploration and Science
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1470
Published: February 5, 2026 15:29
3D model of the Rima Hyginus region showing a hillshade map with color-shaded elevation draped over a digital elevation model (DEM). The DEM was automatically generated from LROC NAC stereo pairs. Image Credit: University of Münster
A New Freckle on the Face of the Moon
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1464
Published: November 13, 2025 14:22
The LROC team discovered a new crater that formed since LRO entered orbit, identifiable in the above image by its bright ejecta rays. Image: M1350367385R. Crater centered at 26.1941° N, 36.1212° E. [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University]
When the Moon Breaks: Three Farside Concentric Graben
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1403
Published: July 22, 2025 19:46
An oblique view (generated with Quickmap) of Rimae Hippalus, showing the extent of the grabens, which span over 250 kilometers across the southern hemisphere. The image width is roughly 150 kilometers at the bottom, and 500 kilometers on the horizon. The…
Dome Alone: A Lunar Mystery Near Herodotus Crater
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1417
Published: July 16, 2025 15:11
The Herodotus Omega dome rises gradually above the surrounding mare. The large, irregularly shaped depression towards the right is likely a summit pit. Image width is 7.5 kilometers, centered at 20.25°N, 309.93°E [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Fork in the Road
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1269
Published: July 9, 2025 02:47
A forked wrinkle ridge (6.10° N, 347.74° E) branches into two segments. NAC controlled mosaic containing images M1365971178LR and M1365964142LR. North is up and solar illumination is from the east; the crater just to the west of the fork is approximately 1…
Thick Lava Flow in Easternmost Crisium Basin
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1181
Published: July 2, 2025 13:12
Isolated lava flow in the easternmost Crisium Basin. An intricate lobate margin and relatively steep sides suggest the lava was more viscous than typical mare basalt. Source area is near the contact with the highlands, but the source is not visible. NAC…
ispace Mission 2 SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Impact Site
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1456
Published: June 20, 2025 16:51
The RESILIENCE impact created a dark smudge surrounded by a subtle bright halo. North is up, image width 1040 meters, M1504323448R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University]. The RESILIENCE impact created a dark smudge surrounded by a subtle bright halo. North…
Concentric crater with blocky ejecta
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1157
Published: June 6, 2025 14:28
Fresh concentric impact crater (245 m diameter) on the mare surface of northwest Mare Nubium. Note concentric ring inside the crater wall, the circular flat floor and the dark central pit. Blocks are strewn along the birght crater rays extending away from…
HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 Landing Site
https://lroc.im-ldi.com/images/1412
Published: May 16, 2025 17:50
The SMBC x HAKUTO-R Venture Moon Mission 2 RESILIENCE primary landing area, north is up, image is 5040 meters wide, M1488965987LR [NASA/ASU/Goddard Space Flight Center].
Tycho Central Peak: A Deeper Look!
http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/images/1378
Published: May 3, 2025 14:22
A morphologic map highlighting the variety of landforms that make up the central peak of Tycho crater, a young ~70 kilometer diameter crater on the southern nearside (-43.48, 348.67) {NASA/ASU/Arizona State University].