Satellite laser ranging (brochure and animation) uses lasers to measure ranges from ground stations to satellite borne retro-reflectors to the millimeter level. The primary mission of the ILRS as stated in the organization's Terms of Reference is "to support, through satellite and lunar laser tracking data and related products, geodetic and geophysical research activities."

ILRS Bulletins

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NOTICE: It is important that you acknowledge the ILRS in your papers and presentations that rely on SLR and results. Please reference the following citation:

Pearlman, M.R., Degnan, J.J., and Bosworth, J.M., "The International Laser Ranging Service", Advances in Space Research, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 135-143, July 2002, DOI:10.1016/S0273-1177(02)00277-6.

Furthermore, please include SLR as a keyword in your papers. The SLR community relies on these acknowledgements and references to strengthen its requests for continued support from its funding organizations. The Central Bureau asks that you provide a link to and/or bibliographic reference of any SLR/LLR-related papers or presentations.

If you have a suggestion or complaint about our service, please send an email to the ILRS CB Secretary.

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