LCROSS – Impact

Images and Events of the final hour of the LCROSS mission.

3:42 – I MB data rate has been confirmed

3:43 – First Image from LCROSS Shepherding Spacecraft

3:48 – All Payload Instruments are Operating Nominally

3:59 – 3500 MPH at 3400 Miles from the Moon

4:23 – Poll of All Systems Ready for Observing Impact

4:31 – Impact of Centaur Stage

4:35 Impact of LCROSS Shepherding Spacecraft

A possible impact image in the infrared can be seen at the forum at NasaSpaceFlight.com.

Centaur after Separation #1 with Low Data Rate Transmission	Centaur after Separation #2 with Low Data Rate Transmission
First Image of Moon after High Data Rate Enabled	Lunar Image
10 Minutes Before Impact	Aim Point at Cursor Arrow
4 Minutes Infrared Image	1 Minute – Transition to Flash Mode
30 Seconds	30 Seconds Infrared
15 Seconds Infrared	10 Seconds – Small Crater Visible at Top
Loss of Signal	It will be several days before the data has been calibrated and results begin to be released. Credit: Screen Shots of NASA TV Images