The rocket will carry a spacecraft called Lunar Trailblazer. It is supposed to orbit the moon in search of water. Our friend Joe Palca has been talking for years with the scientist in charge of ...

In addition, Lunar Trailblazer also uses commercial off-the-shelf parts and systems, not custom-designed hardware. Scientists ...

The Lunar Trailblazer is an uncrewed mission to find water on the moon and determine its characteristics, accessibility and possible uses. Early next year, a rocket is scheduled to lift off from ...

Illustration showing the Lunar Trailblazer probe on the prowl to probe the abundance and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle. | Credit: Lockheed Martin LITTLETON ...

Lunar Trailblazer is part of a growing list of probes and landers heading toward the moon to search for water ice. LITTLETON, Colorado — A university-led lunar orbiter designed to pinpoint the ...