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What about your view is unexpected?;Capture images along with your discussion.", "impact_statement": "The observations you will make throughout the flyby will pave the way for the next generation of lunar exploration. ", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Discussion #1: Warm up", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:45:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Guided Discussion", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 2, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 20, "target_description": "Discussion theme: Regional-scale albedo/color variations across the farside.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. What patterns/variations in regional albedo do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;2. What patterns/variations in regional color or hue do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;Annotate your observations along with your discussion.", "camera_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. What patterns/variations in regional albedo do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;2. What patterns/variations in regional color or hue do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;Capture images along with your discussion.", "impact_statement": "The transition between the nearside and farside reveals how differences in thermal/magmatic histories shaped crustal evolution.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "Grimaldi Basin", "Oceanus Procellarum", "Marius Hills", "Aristarchus Plateau", "nearside", "Mare Humorum" ], "ltp_name": "Discussion #2: Near/Farside", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:55:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Glushko Crater", "phonetic_name": "GLOOSH-ko", "order": 3, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 22:20:40.935", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:10:20.467500", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "High albedo, complex crater with prominent ray system.;W of Oceanus Procellarum, SE of Ohm, NE of Orientale.;First of two craters in Crater Duo (Glushko, Ohm).;First of two photometric observations of Glushko for this crew.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe the extent of Glushko's ejecta/ray system.;Describe brightness, color, and texture variations along or between Glushko's rays.;Describe how Glushko's rays differ in the mare vs. highlands.;Compare the ejecta/ray systems of Glushko to Ohm.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of entire crater and ray system in a single frame.;Image and compare the brightness and extent of rays in Ohm's and Glushko's ray systems.;Image and describe how Glushko's rays differ in the mare vs. highlands.;Image and describe color, albedo, and texture variations along or between Glushko's rays.", "impact_statement": "Your observations will be used to understand material properties of a young lunar crater.; Repeat observations will inform how changes in viewing conditions affect human perception of brightness, color, and texture.", "longitude": "282.33", "latitude": "8.11", "diameter": "43.83", "time_sensitive": true, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": false, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Grimaldi Basin", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Crater Duo: Glushko (1/2)", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:15:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Ohm Crater", "phonetic_name": "OH-m", "order": 4, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 23:21:52.324", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:40:56.162000", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Small, complex crater with prominent ray system.;Size of the \"Eye of the Sahara\" in Mauritania.;Second of two craters in Crater Duo (Glushko, Ohm).", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe the extent of Ohm's ejecta/ray system.;Describe albedo, color, and texture variations along or between Ohm's rays.;Compare the ejecta/ray systems of Ohm to Glushko.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of entire crater and ray system in a single frame.;Image and compare the brightness and extent of rays in Ohm's and Gluskho's ray systems.;Image and describe color, albedo, and texture variations along or between Ohm's rays.", "impact_statement": "Observations will be used to understand the formation, dynamics, and weathering of extensive crater ray systems.", "longitude": "246.22", "latitude": "18.32", "diameter": "67.46", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": false, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Glushko Crater", "Vavilov Crater", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Crater Duo: Ohm ", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:23:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Position Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "a", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 2, "target_description": null, "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Crew Position Swap", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:30:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Aristarchus Plateau", "phonetic_name": "AIR-is-TAR-kus", "order": 5, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 21:32:50.700", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:46:25.350000", "request_duration": 11, "target_description": "Plateau known for its volcanic diversity and the bright Aristarchus crater.;Within NW Oceanus Procellarum near limb.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe any color/albedo variations across the plateau.; Describe any resolvable features on the plateau, such as topographic highs or lava channels.; How does the color/albedo of Aristarchus crater and rays compare to other bright features on the Moon?", "camera_actions": "Centered image of plateau in full zoom.; Image and describe any topographic highs or lava chanels across the plateau.; Image and describe any color/albedo variations across the plateau.; Image and describe the colors and textures of Aristarchus crater and rays.", "impact_statement": "Your observations will inform the complex and varied volcanic and tectonic history of this unique lunar feature.", "longitude": "309.26", "latitude": "26.05", "diameter": "290.05", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Glushko Crater", "Seleucus Crater", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Aristarchus Plateau", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:31:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Reiner Gamma", "phonetic_name": "RINE-er GAMM-uh", "order": 6, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 21:55:37.199", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:57:48.599500", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Set of bright lunar swirls.;In W Oceanus Procellarum near highland-mare boundary.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Can you see the swirls with the unaided eye? If so, what shapes and patterns can you resolve?;Describe any color/albedo variations of Reiner Gamma.", "camera_actions": "Centered image of swirls at full zoom.;Image and describe the color/albedo and patterns within the swirls. Are there any variations among the different swirls?; Image and describe the shapes of the swirls.", "impact_statement": "Your observations of the swirls provide clues as to how magnetism preserves lunar regolith against space weathering.", "longitude": "301.64", "latitude": "7.20", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": false, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Oceanus Procellarum", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Reiner Gamma", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:41:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Team Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "b", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:50:00.000000", "end_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:05:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 15, "target_description": "Handover and switch with your crewmates.", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Cabin and Window Teams Swap", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 19:50:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Whole Moon", "phonetic_name": "Whole Moon", "order": 7, "start_date_time": null, "end_date_time": null, "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 10, "target_description": "Not made of cheese.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Orient yourself to the Moon.;Describe color, albedo, texture, and topography variations visible across the surface.; Describe topography and color variations within the iluminated part of SPA Basin.", "camera_actions": "Orient yourself to the Moon.;Whole Moon mosaic: N-S snake pattern at mid-zoom w/ overlap.;Image and describe color/albedo variations across the surface.", "impact_statement": "No one else has seen the Moon from this angle in the history of the Solar System!;Your observations of SPA basin and whole Moon characteristics will help to unravel the history of the Moon in time and space. ", "longitude": "0.00", "latitude": "0.00", "diameter": "3474.00", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "nearside", "South Pole-Aitken Basin" ], "ltp_name": "Whole Moon", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:05:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Orientale Basin", "phonetic_name": "OR-ee-ent-ALL", "order": 8, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 23:34:17.065", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:47:08.532500", "request_duration": 16, "target_description": "Youngest large basin on the Moon.;Prominent ejecta with secondary crater chains.; Diameter is distance between JSC and KSC", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe color, albedo, texture, and topography across mare patches and ring mountains.; Describe southern dark annular ring, including boundaries and texture.;Describe any color/albedo variations of ejecta.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of entire basin and surrounding craters in a single frame.;Mosaic entire basin at full zoom w/ overlap.;Image and describe color, albedo, texture, and topography across mare patches and ring mountains.;Image and describe southern dark annular ring, including boundaries and texture.;Image and describe color/albedo variations of ejecta.", "impact_statement": "Observations will be used to study the geologic evolution of the youngest lunar basin and to inform formation hypotheses for the annular ring.", "longitude": "265.33", "latitude": "-19.37", "diameter": "1381.45", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Pierazzo Crater", "Orientale Annular Ring", "Montes Rook", "Montes Cordillera", "Glushko Crater", "Grimaldi Crater", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Orientale Basin (1/2)", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:15:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Position Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "c", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 2, "target_description": "Window team switch!", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Window Team Position Swap", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:30:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Whole Moon", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 9, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": null, "unaided_eye_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "camera_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Capture images to illustrate your choice, at multiple zoom levels.;Image and describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "impact_statement": "From your unique vantage point and perspectives, you’ll observe features and patterns that reveal the Moon in new ways.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Crew Choice #1", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:31:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Guided Discussion", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 10, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 15, "target_description": "Discussion theme: Regional-scale albedo/color variations across the farside.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. What patterns/variations in regional albedo do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;2. What patterns/variations in regional color or hue do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;Annotate your observations along with your discussion.", "camera_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. What patterns/variations in regional albedo do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;2. What patterns/variations in regional color or hue do you see? Are they associated with specific features?;Capture images along with your discussion.", "impact_statement": "Human vision offers a unique perception of albedo/color that cameras may not capture.;The full lunar disk offers the ability to compare large-scale albedo/color patterns.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside", "Pierazzo Crater", "Byrgius A Crater" ], "ltp_name": "Discussion #3: Farside Albedo/Color", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:39:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Team Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "d", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:55:00.000000", "end_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:10:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 15, "target_description": "Handover and switch with your crewmates.", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Cabin and Window Teams Swap", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:55:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Glushko Crater", "phonetic_name": "GLOOSH-ko", "order": 11, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 22:20:40.935", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:10:20.467500", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "High albedo, complex crater with prominent ray system.;W of Oceanus Procellarum, SE of Ohm, NE of Orientale.;Second of two photometric observations of Glushko for this crew.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe the extent of Glushko's ejecta/ray system.;Describe brightness, color, and texture variations along or between Glushko's rays.;Describe how Glushko's rays differ in the mare vs. highlands.;Describe any changes in albedo or color relative to your first observation of Glushko and its rays.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of entire crater and ray system in a single frame.;Images of crater and ray system at full zoom.;Image and describe the brightness, texture, and extent of Glushko's rays.;Describe how Glushko's rays differ in the mare vs. highlands.;Image and describe any changes in albedo or color relative to your first observation of Glushko and its rays.", "impact_statement": "Your observations will be used to understand material properties of a young lunar crater.; Repeat observations will inform how changes in viewing conditions affect human perception of brightness, color, and texture.", "longitude": "282.33", "latitude": "8.11", "diameter": "43.83", "time_sensitive": true, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": false, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Ohm Crater", "Grimaldi Basin", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Glushko Crater (2/2)", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:10:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Orientale Basin", "phonetic_name": "OR-ee-ent-ALL", "order": 12, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 23:34:17.065", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 20:47:08.532500", "request_duration": 16, "target_description": "Youngest large basin on the Moon.;Prominent ejecta with secondary crater chains.; Diameter is distance between JSC and KSC.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe color, albedo, texture, and topography across mare patches and ring mountains.; Describe southern dark annular ring, including boundaries and texture.;Describe any color/albedo variations, topography, and extent of ejecta including secondary crater chains.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of entire basin and surrounding craters in a single frame.;Mosaic entire basin at full zoom w/ overlap.;Image and describe color, albedo, texture, and topography across mare patches and ring mountains.;Image and describe southern dark annular ring, including boundaries and texture.;Image and describe color/albedo variations, topography, and extent of ejecta including secondary crater chains.", "impact_statement": "Observations will be used to study the geologic evolution of the youngest lunar basin and to inform how large impacts change the lunar surface.", "longitude": "265.33", "latitude": "-19.37", "diameter": "1381.45", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "Hertzsprung Basin", "Pierazzo Crater", "Orientale Annular Ring", "Montes Rook", "Montes Cordillera", "Glushko Crater", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Orientale Basin (2/2)", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:18:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Hertzsprung Basin", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 13, "start_date_time": "6 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000", "end_date_time": "7 Apr 2026 00:16:35.799", "middle_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:08:17.899500", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Degraded basin with inner and outer rings.;SW of Ohm, NW of Orientale. ", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe and compare the degradation of the rings.; Describe and compare color and texture inside and outside of the inner ring.;Compare this degraded basin (basin floor, rings, and ejecta) with the younger Orientale Basin.", "camera_actions": "Centered images of basin at full zoom.;Image and describe the inner and outer rings, including their degradation.;Compare and image this degraded basin (basin floor, rings, and ejecta) with the younger Orientale Basin.", "impact_statement": "Your observations will be used to understand how basins of different sizes reveal differences in local crustal properties and how basins degrade over time.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "Vavilov Crater", "Orientale Basin", "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Hertzsprung Basin", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:34:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Position Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "e", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 2, "target_description": "Window team switch!", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Window Team Position Swap", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:41:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Whole Moon", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 14, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": null, "unaided_eye_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "camera_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Capture images to illustrate your choice, at multiple zoom levels.;Image and describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "impact_statement": "From your unique vantage point and perspectives, you’ll observe features and patterns that reveal the Moon in new ways.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Crew Choice #2", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 21:42:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Guided Discussion", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 15, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 15, "target_description": "Discussion theme: Terminator topography and color of the lunar surface.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. How do the quantities and sizes of craters and mountains vary along the terminator?;2. Describe the topography of features along or near the terminator, including eastern South Pole Aitken Basin and Apollo Basin.;3. Describe any color and tone variations along the terminator.; Annotate your observations along with your discussion.", "camera_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. How do the quantities and sizes of craters and mountains vary along the terminator?;2. Describe the topography of features along or near the terminator, including eastern South Pole Aitken Basin and Apollo Basin.;3. 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Describe the topography of limb features, including Orientale rings and central floor depression.;2. Describe any color and tone variations along the limb.;Annotate your observations along with your discussion.", "camera_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. Describe the topography of limb features, including Orientale rings and central floor depression.;2. Describe any color and tone variations along the limb.;Capture images to illustrate your discussion.", "impact_statement": "Observations will be used to understand how viewing geometry and lighting along the limb affect perceptions of surface features.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "Orientale Basin" ], "ltp_name": "Discussion #5: Limb", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 22:28:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Earthset", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 18, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 22:42:19.730197", "end_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 22:45:36.380230", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "The Earth, setting behind the Moon.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe and compare colors visible on the Moon 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"middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": null, "unaided_eye_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "camera_actions": "Focus on regions, patterns, or features that interest YOU.;Capture images to illustrate your choice, at multiple zoom levels.;Image and describe WHY certain features or regions caught your eye.;Remember your cue card.", "impact_statement": "From your unique vantage point and perspectives, you’ll observe features and patterns that reveal the Moon in new ways.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": true, "stm2": false, "stm3": true, "stm4": true, "stm5": true, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": true, "stm9": true, "stm10": true, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Crew Choice #3", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 22:54:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Impact Flashes", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 21, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:05:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Short-lived flashes on the lunar surface caused by impact bombardment.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Monitor dark regions of the Moon for impact flashes.;If observed, report number, annotate location, and describe flash (color, brightness, shape, duration).", "camera_actions": "No images required, but can use the camera as a viewfinder.;Monitor dark regions of the Moon for impact flashes.;If observed, report number, annotate location, and describe flash (color, brightness, shape, duration). ", "impact_statement": "Observations of impact flashes will be used to provide insight into the Moon's dynamic environment as well as the impactors that modify the lunar surface and build the regolith and dust environment.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": true, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Impact Flashes", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:02:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Earth", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 22, "start_date_time": null, "end_date_time": null, "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Lunar dust may be lofted above the lunar surface.;Observe just before the Earth rises.; Earthshine will illuminate any lofted dust (but the brightness of Earth will wash out any faint dust after Earthrise). ", "unaided_eye_actions": "Is there any evidence of glow from lofted lunar dust along the horizon?;Comment on the sharpness or fuzziness of the lunar limb. ", "camera_actions": "Capture images of the dark limb at multiple scales to potentially identify dust in the exosphere.;Is there any evidence of glow along the horizon?;N-S snaking mosaic limb at full zoom w/ overlap.;Ensure focal point remains on an illuminated surface.;Image and describe any colors visible along the Moon’s limb.", "impact_statement": "Your observations will be used to understand the dust environment within the exosphere in the context of observations from Apollo missions and orbital spacecraft.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": true, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Lofted Lunar Dust", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:10:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Earthrise", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 23, "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:25:30.000000", "end_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:25:34.147844", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 12, "target_description": "When the Earth rises above the Moon's limb, returning into view.", "unaided_eye_actions": "What are your impressions of our planet rising beyond the Moon?;Describe and compare colors visible on the Moon and Earth.", "camera_actions": "Capture images at multiple scales.;Ensure focal point of camera remains on an illuminated surface (Moon or Earth).;Image and compare colors visible on the Moon and Earth.", "impact_statement": "Observations will be used to understand how perception of color on the Moon changes when Earth is in view. ", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": true, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": true, "stm8": true, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Earthrise", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:18:00", "sci_sit_rep": true } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Team Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "h", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:30:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 00:40:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 66, "target_description": "Handover and switch with your crewmates.", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Observation Break", "request_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 23:30:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Sunset", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 24, "start_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 00:35:08.308985", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 00:36:51.116085", "middle_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 00:35:59.712535", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Solar corona: The outer atmosphere of the Sun.;Polar plume: Thin streamers that project from the Sun's N and S poles.; Helmet streamer: Long cap-like structure with pointed peaks.; Coronal loop: Arcs close to Sun's surface.; Lunar dust: Dust from the Moon that is lofted above the lunar surface and illuminated by the Sun.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe the visibility, color, and shape of the solar corona as a whole and its substructures (e.g., plumes, streamers).;Describe the glow behind the horizon, if glow is visible.;Describe the morphology of the lunar limb, including its sharpness or fuzziness.", "camera_actions": "Use D5 with long lens.;Image and describe the visibility, color, and shape of the solar corona as a whole and its substructures (e.g., plumes, streamers).;Is there any evidence of glow behind the horizon? 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Synthesize your scientific observations throughout the flyby.;2. Reflect on the Moon that you saw, the features that impressed you most, and your experiences.;3. Look forward to how your experience can inform future Artemis science operations.;Annotate your observations along with your discussion.", "camera_actions": "Topics to discuss with available crew:;1. Synthesize your scientific observations throughout the flyby.;2. Reflect on the Moon that you saw, the features that impressed you most, and your experiences.;3. Look forward to how your experience can inform future Artemis science operations.;Capture images along with your discussion.", "impact_statement": "The observations you made throughout the flyby will pave the way for the next generation of lunar exploration. 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If so, describe.", "camera_actions": "Perform deep space image actions when D5 with short lens is available.;Acquire full-zoom images of Mars and other visible planets.;Do you see any large-scale brightness in space? If so, describe.", "impact_statement": "Observations of Mars feed-forward for future human exploration to the Red Planet.; Eclipse observations provide the opportunity to observe zodiacal light within the Solar System.; Your fly-by timing may coincide with a comet break-up due to Sun proximity.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": "Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn", "ltp_name": "Deep Space (1/2)", "request_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 00:54:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Crew Position Swap", "phonetic_name": "", "order": "i", "start_date_time": "06 Apr 2026 18:00:00.000000", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 02:00:00.000000", "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 2, "target_description": "Window team switch!", "unaided_eye_actions": null, "camera_actions": null, "impact_statement": null, "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Window Team Position Swap", "request_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:03:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Moon", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 28, "start_date_time": null, "end_date_time": null, "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 10, "target_description": "When the Sun is behind the lunar disk and the only illumination on the Moon is Earthshine. ", "unaided_eye_actions": "Orient yourself to the Moon, now only illuminated by Earthshine.;Describe color, albedo, texture, and topography variations visible across the surface.;Monitor for impact flashes. If observed, annotate location and describe flash(es) (color, brightness, shape, duration).", "camera_actions": "Use D5 with long lens.;Orient yourself to the Moon, now only illuminated by Earthshine.;Whole Moon mosaic: N-S snake pattern at mid-zoom w/ overlap.;Image and describe color/albedo variations across the surface.", "impact_statement": "Without the Sun in view, observations will be used to understand how perceptions of color and brightness change under Earthshine's unique spectrum. ", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": null, "ltp_name": "Eclipsed Moon (2/2)", "request_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:04:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Moon", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 29, "start_date_time": null, "end_date_time": null, "middle_date_time": null, "request_duration": 19, "target_description": "Observable Planets: Venus, Saturn, Mercury, Mars.;Zodiacal light: Interplanetary dust in the plane of the Solar System.; Sun-grazing comet may be visible off the western limb of the Moon.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Can you tell the difference between the planets and stars?;Do you see any large-scale brightness in space? If so, describe.", "camera_actions": "Perform deep space image actions when D5 with short lens is available.;Acquire full-zoom images of Mars and other visible planets.;Do you see any large-scale brightness in space? If so, describe.", "impact_statement": "Observations of Mars feed-forward for future human exploration to the Red Planet.; Eclipse observations provide the opportunity to observe zodiacal light within the Solar System.; Your fly-by timing may coincide with a comet break-up due to Sun proximity.", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": false, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": "Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn", "ltp_name": "Deep Space (2/2)", "request_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:04:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } }, { "target_properties": { "target_name": "Sunrise", "phonetic_name": "", "order": 30, "start_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:31:02.595594", "end_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:33:11.253602", "middle_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:32:06.924598", "request_duration": 8, "target_description": "Solar corona: The outer atmosphere of the Sun.;Polar plume: Thin streamers that project from the Sun's N and S poles.; Helmet streamer: Long cap-like structure with pointed peaks.; Coronal loop: Arcs close to Sun's surface.; Lunar dust: Dust from the Moon that is lofted above the lunar surface and illuminated by the Sun.", "unaided_eye_actions": "Describe the visibility, color, and shape of the solar corona as a whole and its substructures (e.g., plumes, streamers).;Describe the glow behind the horizon, if glow is visible.;Describe the morphology of the lunar limb, including its sharpness or fuzziness.", "camera_actions": "Use D5 with long lens.;Describe any differences in what you see now vs. at sunset.;Image and describe the visibility, color, and shape of the solar corona as a whole and its substructures (e.g., plumes, streamers).;Is there any evidence of glow behind the horizon? If so, image and describe at multiple scales.;Image and describe the morphology of the lunar limb, including its sharpness or fuzziness.", "impact_statement": "Your observations and continuous image captures will be used to understand dynamics of the solar corona.;The eclipse provides a unique viewing geometry to search for possible lofted dust above the lunar surface. ", "longitude": "0", "latitude": "0", "diameter": "0", "time_sensitive": true, "stm1": false, "stm2": false, "stm3": false, "stm4": false, "stm5": false, "stm6": false, "stm7": false, "stm8": false, "stm9": false, "stm10": false, "additional_labels": [ "nearside" ], "ltp_name": "Sunrise", "request_date_time": "07 Apr 2026 01:23:00", "sci_sit_rep": false } } ]