CAPSTONE

Tested the NRHO planned for Gateway.

Era

C (2020-present)

Parent mission

CAPSTONE

Role

12U CubeSat

Operator

NASA / Advanced Space

Nation

USA

Launched (UTC)

2022-06-28

Reached Moon (UTC)

2022-11-13 NRHO insertion

Event type

orbiter

Outcome

success

Site

Orbiter (NRHO)

Left on surface

none

Returned material

none

Current status

ACTIVE in orbit

Operational status (derived)

active_powered

Source grade

primary

Review note

single-tier source (cross-check pending)

Primary source