Once the LAMP instrument is closer to completion, and when it is aboard LRO and in orbit around the Moon, this will be the page where you will find news and data about its progress. For now, here is the projected timeline for getting the instrument built and delivered:
- December 2005-June 2006: Fabrication of the LAMP instrument
- June 2006-October 2006: Electrical sub-system testing and initial integration of the optics
- October 2006-January 2007: Integration of the LAMP electronics and optics; optics alignment, calibration and full LAMP instrument testing
- January 2007-April 2007: Environmental testing and calibration
- April 2007-October 2007: Slack period (allows for any catching up)
- October 2007-September 2008: The LAMP instrument is mounted onto LRO and is tested as part of the overall LRO spacecraft
- Fall 2008: LRO's scheduled launch