Retroreflector system for “Luna-Globe” spacecraft
Glavkosmos
Interference-coated angle-reflector panel for laser ranging on the Luna-Globe lander/orbiter.
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Re-reflection of laser radiation for ground-to-spacecraft ranging
- Year of release
- 2013
- Heritage
- Developed for Luna-Globe lunar mission
- Construction
- Panel of angle reflectors with interference coating on reflecting faces
About
Retroreflector system developed for the “Luna-Globe” spacecraft, used to re-reflect laser radiation for ranging measurements between ground quantum-optical stations and the spacecraft. Built as a panel of angle reflectors with an interference coating applied to the reflecting faces to optimize return signal characteristics. Released in 2013 as heritage hardware for the Luna-Globe lunar mission line.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
