This video gives an idea of how LRO will collect swaths of data (in this case topography). Note how data coverage is denser at the poles than at the equator. (some elevation data provided by JAXA/SELENE)
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LRO/LCROSS Stacked and Ready for Encapsulation (still)
This photo shows the LRO and LCROSS spacecrafts mated together and sitting outside of the rocket fairing ready to be encapsulated for their trip to space. (credit: KSC)
LRO/LCROSS Stacked and Ready for Encapsulation (still)
Another photo showing the LRO and LCROSS spacecrafts mated together and sitting outside of the rocket fairing ready to be encapsulated for their trip to space. (credit: KSC)