What is the primary objective of the Lunar Trailblazer mission?
Detailed Explanation:
Lunar Trailblazer is a NASA small satellite mission launched in January 2024 to detect and map water (H₂O) and hydroxyl (OH) on the Moon's surface using high-resolution spectrometry.
The orbiter carries the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) imaging spectrometer and the Lunar Thermal Mapper to identify water distribution patterns, surface temperatures, and potential resource sites for future Artemis missions.
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