Chors
High-resolution imaging telescope for lunar surface mapping
Mission details
- Mission time: 2025 - 2027
- Partner: Intuitive Machines
- Type:
About Chors Mission
Lunar Data Network – commercial lunar orbiter mission by Intuitive Machines, featuring a high-resolution imaging telescope from Scanway for mapping and mineralogical analysis of the Moon’s surface.
Commercial lunar orbiter mission developed by Intuitive Machines as part of the Lunar Data Network — a satellite constellation concept designed to support future Moon missions.
The first orbiter, scheduled for launch in late 2025, will carry a high-resolution optical telescope to map the lunar surface and identify mineralogical features. Scanway participates in the mission as a technology partner.
SOP 120
Scanway Optical Payload
Optical telescope developed by Scanway, adapted for orbital imaging of the Moon. The system enables high-resolution observations for surface mapping and mineral composition analysis. Based on Scanway’s heritage technologies validated in previous Earth orbit missions.
GSD
3,2 m
OBSERVED AREA
9,2 x 13,2 km
ENVELOPE
155 x 155 x 300 mm
APERTURE
120 mm
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