21 images found for "gravity recovery and interior laboratory (grail)"
Display Options:
Currently displaying images 1-21 of 21
1
Sort by:
This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.
This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data

This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1529 x 1038
ID#: PIA16586
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 521

Moon Gravity Field Using Prospector Data

This map shows the gravity field of the moon from the Lunar Prospector mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
A profile across one of the linear gravity anomalies found by NASA's GRAIL mission shows that it has higher gravity than the surroundings.
A profile across one of the linear gravity anomalies found by NASA's GRAIL mission shows that it has higher gravity than the surroundings.

GRAIL Identifies Moon Dikes

A profile across one of the linear gravity anomalies found by NASA's GRAIL mission shows that it has higher gravity than the surroundings.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 3051 x 1614
ID#: PIA16583
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 552

GRAIL Identifies Moon Dikes

A profile across one of the linear gravity anomalies found by NASA's GRAIL mission shows that it has higher gravity than the surroundings.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers 'lunar heritage sites' and the path NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft will take on their final flight.
This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers 'lunar heritage sites' and the path NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft will take on their final flight.

Lunar Heritage Sites and GRAIL's Final Mile

This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers 'lunar heritage sites' and the path NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft will take on their final flight.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1230 x 1242
ID#: PIA16494
Added: 2012-12-13

Views: 529

Lunar Heritage Sites and GRAIL's Final Mile

This graphic highlights locations on the moon NASA considers 'lunar heritage sites' and the path NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft will take on their final flight.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission, highlighting a population of linear gravity anomalies.
These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission, highlighting a population of linear gravity anomalies.

Linear Gravity Anomalies

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission, highlighting a population of linear gravity anomalies.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 4532 x 1967
ID#: PIA16580
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 527

Linear Gravity Anomalies

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show the gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission, highlighting a population of linear gravity anomalies.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This moon map shows the gravity gradients calculated by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue correspond to stronger gravity gradients.
This moon map shows the gravity gradients calculated by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue correspond to stronger gravity gradients.

Lunar Gravity Gradients

This moon map shows the gravity gradients calculated by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue correspond to stronger gravity gradients.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1690 x 1623
ID#: PIA16585
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 1140

Lunar Gravity Gradients

This moon map shows the gravity gradients calculated by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue correspond to stronger gravity gradients.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
These maps of the moon show the 'Bouguer' gravity anomalies as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red areas have stronger gravity, while blue areas have weaker gravity.
These maps of the moon show the 'Bouguer' gravity anomalies as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red areas have stronger gravity, while blue areas have weaker gravity.

Gravity of the Moon's Crust

These maps of the moon show the 'Bouguer' gravity anomalies as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red areas have stronger gravity, while blue areas have weaker gravity.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 4532 x 1967
ID#: PIA16578
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 649

Gravity of the Moon's Crust

These maps of the moon show the 'Bouguer' gravity anomalies as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red areas have stronger gravity, while blue areas have weaker gravity.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it encloses NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Aug. 23, 2011.
Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it encloses NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Aug. 23, 2011.

GRAIL Twins are Covered

Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it encloses NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Aug. 23, 2011.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 2000 x 3000
ID#: PIA13951
Added: 2011-08-25

Views: 2192

GRAIL Twins are Covered

Spacecraft technicians monitor the movement of a section of the clamshell-shaped Delta payload fairing as it encloses NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory spacecraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Aug. 23, 2011.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This image of the lunar surface was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft and shows Crater Poinsot located on the northern part of the moon's far side.
This image of the lunar surface was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft and shows Crater Poinsot located on the northern part of the moon's far side.

Far Side of Moon Imaged by MoonKAM

This image of the lunar surface was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft and shows Crater Poinsot located on the northern part of the moon's far side.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL's Ebb
Instrument: MoonKAM
Size: 485 x 714
ID#: PIA15515
Added: 2012-03-22

Views: 2023

Far Side of Moon Imaged by MoonKAM

This image of the lunar surface was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft and shows Crater Poinsot located on the northern part of the moon's far side.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA's GRAIL mission and independent grain density measurements from NASA's Apollo moon mission samples as well as orbital remote-sensing data.
This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA's GRAIL mission and independent grain density measurements from NASA's Apollo moon mission samples as well as orbital remote-sensing data.

Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust

This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA's GRAIL mission and independent grain density measurements from NASA's Apollo moon mission samples as well as orbital remote-sensing data.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1440 x 919
ID#: PIA16588
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 420

Closer Look at Lunar Highland Crust

This image depicting the porosity of the lunar highland crust was derived using bulk density data from NASA's GRAIL mission and independent grain density measurements from NASA's Apollo moon mission samples as well as orbital remote-sensing data.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
These maps of the near and far side of the moon show gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue areas indicate stronger gradients due to underlying mass anomalies.
These maps of the near and far side of the moon show gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue areas indicate stronger gradients due to underlying mass anomalies.

GRAIL's Gravity Gradients

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue areas indicate stronger gradients due to underlying mass anomalies.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1169 x 492
ID#: PIA16579
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 455

GRAIL's Gravity Gradients

These maps of the near and far side of the moon show gravity gradients as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. Red and blue areas indicate stronger gradients due to underlying mass anomalies.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, is of crater De Forest and was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft.
This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, is of crater De Forest and was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft.

MoonKAM Looks Homeward

This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, is of crater De Forest and was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL's Ebb
Instrument: MoonKAM
Size: 486 x 720
ID#: PIA15514
Added: 2012-03-22

Views: 1755

MoonKAM Looks Homeward

This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, is of crater De Forest and was taken by NASA's MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This is a polar stereographic map of gravity of the north polar region of the moon from the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. The map displays the region from latitude 60 north to the pole.
This is a polar stereographic map of gravity of the north polar region of the moon from the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. The map displays the region from latitude 60 north to the pole.

Gravity at the Moon's North Pole

This is a polar stereographic map of gravity of the north polar region of the moon from the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. The map displays the region from latitude 60 north to the pole.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 2022 x 2040
ID#: PIA16896
Added: 2013-03-19

Views: 143

Gravity at the Moon's North Pole

This is a polar stereographic map of gravity of the north polar region of the moon from the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. The map displays the region from latitude 60 north to the pole.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. During the GRAIL mission's science phase, spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) transmit radio signals precisely defining the distance between them as they orbit the moon in formation.
An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. During the GRAIL mission's science phase, spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) transmit radio signals precisely defining the distance between them as they orbit the moon in formation.

NASA's GRAIL Spacecraft in Science Collection Phase

An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. During the GRAIL mission's science phase, spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) transmit radio signals precisely defining the distance between them as they orbit the moon in formation.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 2667 x 1500
ID#: PIA13966
Added: 2012-03-27

Views: 1481

NASA's GRAIL Spacecraft in Science Collection Phase

An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. During the GRAIL mission's science phase, spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) transmit radio signals precisely defining the distance between them as they orbit the moon in formation.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lowered onto the second stage of their Delta II launch vehicle. At top is the spacecraft adapter ring which holds the two lunar probes in their side-by-side launch configuration.
NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lowered onto the second stage of their Delta II launch vehicle. At top is the spacecraft adapter ring which holds the two lunar probes in their side-by-side launch configuration.

GRAIL Mission Comes Together

NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lowered onto the second stage of their Delta II launch vehicle. At top is the spacecraft adapter ring which holds the two lunar probes in their side-by-side launch configuration.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 3000 x 1996
ID#: PIA14558
Added: 2011-08-18

Views: 2483

GRAIL Mission Comes Together

NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lowered onto the second stage of their Delta II launch vehicle. At top is the spacecraft adapter ring which holds the two lunar probes in their side-by-side launch configuration.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. As 'Ebb and Flow' fly over areas of greater and lesser gravity surface features can influence the distance between the two spacecraft.
An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. As 'Ebb and Flow' fly over areas of greater and lesser gravity surface features can influence the distance between the two spacecraft.

GRAIL Spacecraft Over the Moon

An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. As 'Ebb and Flow' fly over areas of greater and lesser gravity surface features can influence the distance between the two spacecraft.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 2667 x 1500
ID#: PIA13965
Added: 2012-03-27

Views: 2052

GRAIL Spacecraft Over the Moon

An artist's depiction of the twin spacecraft (Ebb and Flow) that comprise NASA's GRAIL mission. As 'Ebb and Flow' fly over areas of greater and lesser gravity surface features can influence the distance between the two spacecraft.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon's gravity field. This is an artist's concept.
Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon's gravity field. This is an artist's concept.

GRAIL Flying in Formation (Artist's Concept)

Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon's gravity field. This is an artist's concept.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 4875 x 3671
ID#: PIA13956
Added: 2012-02-01

Views: 1765

GRAIL Flying in Formation (Artist's Concept)

Using a precision formation-flying technique, NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moon's gravity field. This is an artist's concept.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
This map shows the gravity field of the moon as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.
This map shows the gravity field of the moon as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

GRAIL's Gravity Field of the Moon

This map shows the gravity field of the moon as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1600 x 1200
ID#: PIA16587
Added: 2012-12-05

Views: 591

GRAIL's Gravity Field of the Moon

This map shows the gravity field of the moon as measured by NASA's GRAIL mission. The viewing perspective, known as a Mercator projection, shows the far side of the moon in the center and the nearside (as viewed from Earth) at either side.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
In this photo, taken April 29, 2011, technicians install lifting brackets prior to hoisting the 200-kilogram (440-pound) GRAIL-A spacecraft out of vacuum chamber after testing.
In this photo, taken April 29, 2011, technicians install lifting brackets prior to hoisting the 200-kilogram (440-pound) GRAIL-A spacecraft out of vacuum chamber after testing.

Testing the GRAIL Twins

In this photo, taken April 29, 2011, technicians install lifting brackets prior to hoisting the 200-kilogram (440-pound) GRAIL-A spacecraft out of vacuum chamber after testing.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 2000 x 1333
ID#: PIA14157
Added: 2011-05-19

Views: 2570

Testing the GRAIL Twins

In this photo, taken April 29, 2011, technicians install lifting brackets prior to hoisting the 200-kilogram (440-pound) GRAIL-A spacecraft out of vacuum chamber after testing.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft -- Crust to Core (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 8000 x 7500
ID#: PIA12010
Added: 2009-05-18

Views: 1747

GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft -- Crust to Core (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 6000 x 4000
ID#: PIA12009
Added: 2009-05-18

Views: 2554

GRAIL's Twin Spacecraft fly in Tandem Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission utilizes the technique of twin spacecraft flying in formation with a known altitude above the lunar surface and known separation distance to investigate the gravity field of the moon.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, mission will fly twin spacecraft in tandem orbits around the moon to measure its gravity field in unprecedented detail. GRAIL is a part of NASA's Discovery Program.
The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, mission will fly twin spacecraft in tandem orbits around the moon to measure its gravity field in unprecedented detail. GRAIL is a part of NASA's Discovery Program.

New NASA Mission to Reveal Moon's Internal Structure and Evolution (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, mission will fly twin spacecraft in tandem orbits around the moon to measure its gravity field in unprecedented detail. GRAIL is a part of NASA's Discovery Program.

Target:
Mission: Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Spacecraft: GRAIL
Instrument:
Size: 1778 x 1000
ID#: PIA10130
Added: 2007-12-11

Views: 240

New NASA Mission to Reveal Moon's Internal Structure and Evolution (Artist's Concept)

The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, mission will fly twin spacecraft in tandem orbits around the moon to measure its gravity field in unprecedented detail. GRAIL is a part of NASA's Discovery Program.

Email this page Post this page to your Facebook wall Tweet this page

Formats:
Full-Res TIFF: Download, Full-Res JPEG: Download

Add image to your album
Currently displaying images 1-21 of 21
1