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Here are six things to know about NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission

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NASA 's Lunar Trailblazer will help resolve an enduring mystery: Where is the Moon’s water? The small satellite will help scientists better understand where its water is, what form it is in, how much is there, and how it changes over time.

Weighing only 440 pounds ( 200 kilograms ) and measuring 11.5 feet ( 3.5 meters ) wide with its solar panels fully deployed, the spacecraft is about the size of a dishwasher.

Lunar Trailblazer is part of NASA ’s Lunar Discovery Exploration Program .

JPL manages the mission and provides system engineering, mission assurance, the HVM3 instrument, and mission design and navigation.

Lockheed Martin Space provided the spacecraft, integrated the flight system, and supports operations under contract with Caltech .

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