alt Hacker News> How does any of that matter for this mission
This is a fair question. The closest answer I can get is eyes and ears onboard complement sensors.
> How does any of that matter for this mission
This is a fair question. The closest answer I can get is eyes and ears onboard complement sensors.
It's also rehearsing/testing/experience gathering for an eventual mission that will land people on the Moon again. Missions don't happen in isolation.