Resources - Lunar Shadow Project

Scientific Resources Library

Access our curated collection of lunar research materials, mission data, crater maps, and scientific publications. These resources are organized to support researchers, educators, and space enthusiasts in exploring the far side of the Moon.

Mission Archives

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Luna Program

Historical data and imagery from Soviet Luna missions (1959-1976), including Luna 3's first photographs of the far side.

Access Archive

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Chang'e Program

CNSA's comprehensive lunar exploration data, featuring Chang'e 4's groundbreaking far-side landing and Yutu-2 rover findings.

View Data

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Artemis Program

NASA's Artemis mission planning documents, Gateway station specifications, and planned far-side observation protocols.

Explore Artemis

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LRO Mission

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter high-resolution imagery and topographic data of far-side features and landing sites.

Access LRO Data

Scientific Databases

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NASA Planetary Data System

Comprehensive archive of NASA planetary mission data, including complete lunar datasets and mission catalogs.

Visit PDS

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ESA Science Archive

European Space Agency's planetary science data archive with SMART-1 lunar mission data and analysis tools.

Explore ESA

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Lunar Crater Database

International Astronomical Union's comprehensive catalog of named and characterized lunar craters with coordinates.

Search Database

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Lunar Mapping Tools

Interactive mapping tools for exploring lunar topography, geology, and named features across the entire surface.

Launch Map

Key Publications & Papers

Peer-Reviewed Research

Access to seminal papers on lunar geology, crater analysis, and far-side characteristics published in leading planetary science journals.

Technical Reports

Mission technical reports, spacecraft specifications, and instrument performance documentation from major space agencies.

Conference Proceedings

Papers and presentations from international lunar science conferences, workshops, and symposia.

Educational Materials

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Teaching Resources

Classroom-ready materials for educators covering lunar science, space exploration history, and planetary geology fundamentals.

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Infographics Library

Visual representations of lunar data, mission timelines, crater statistics, and comparative planetary science diagrams.

View Gallery

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Video Resources

Educational videos, mission documentaries, and animated explanations of far-side geology and exploration challenges.

Watch Videos

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Glossary

Comprehensive glossary of lunar science terminology, mission acronyms, and technical concepts with clear definitions.

Browse Terms

Far Side Crater Mapping

Interactive Crater Maps

Our specialized mapping project catalogs the major crater formations on the lunar far side, providing detailed information about their characteristics, formation history, and scientific significance.

Featured Craters:

South Pole-Aitken Basin - The largest and oldest impact basin in the solar system
Von Kármán Crater - Landing site of Chang'e 4 mission
Tsiolkovskiy Crater - Notable for its dark lava-flooded floor
Korolev Crater - Named after Soviet rocket engineer
Hertzsprung Basin - One of the largest far-side features

Research & Analysis Tools

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Spectral Analysis

Access to spectral analysis tools for examining mineral composition and surface properties from remote sensing data.

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Elevation Models

Digital elevation models (DEMs) of far-side terrain for topographic analysis and landing site evaluation.

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Thermal Data

Temperature mapping data from infrared observations showing thermal properties of far-side surfaces.

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