NASA unveils unprecedented image of Shackleton Crater, a milestone in lunar exploration.

ShadowCam and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) collaborate for detailed lunar mapping.

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ShadowCam, with 200 times greater light sensitivity than LROC, reveals hidden lunar features.

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Shackleton Crater mosaic created from images captured by both cameras, providing comprehensive lunar map.

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LROC, operational since 2009, excels in detailed lunar surface imaging but struggles in shadowed regions.

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ShadowCam, aboard Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft, launched in 2022, excels in low-light conditions.

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ShadowCam reveals features by leveraging sunlight bouncing off lunar geological formations or being reflected from Earth.

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Mosaic exposes Shackleton Crater's floor and walls in detail, courtesy of ShadowCam, while illuminated zones owe to LROC.

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Perpetually shadowed regions of the Moon, suspected to hold ice deposits, become accessible for scrutiny.

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