SURFACE AND ATMOSPHERE OF THE MOON. REVIEW OF SOVIET LITERATURE

Abstract

The surface conditions and atmosphere of the Moon are described. The Moon will, without doubt, be the first extraterrestrial body to be reached inmosphere of the *Moon, Meteorites, Planets.) (Astronomical data from Astronomical observatories, Radio astronomy, Lunar probes, Astronautics.) (Colorimetry, Physical properties, Rock, Brightness, Albedo (Astronomy), Mountains, Oceans, Temperatures.) USSR. Identifiers: Selenology. The surface conditions and atmosphere of the Moon are described. T SPACE FLIGHT. The Soviet Lunik series and the United States Ranger program have already recorded considerable success. It is the purpose of this report to review Soviet works dealing with the Moon as an objective of space flight. The earth-moon system, the lunar surface, the lunar atmosphere, the tektite question, astronautical problems, and other matters are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1962
Accession Number
AD0275255

Entities

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Astronautics
  • Astronomical Observatories
  • Astronomy
  • Atmospheres
  • Brightness
  • Flight
  • Lunar Probes
  • Moon
  • Observatories
  • Physical Properties
  • Planets
  • Radio Astronomy
  • Space Flight
  • Surface Properties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris