Researchers are now studying possible landing sites for the nuclear - powered robot. (businessinsider.com)
Various possible landing sites were discussed in early planning. (scientificamerican.com)
Whereas some areas were more scientifically attractive than others, «anyplace you land on the moon and collect samples intelligently would've been valuable,» says Don Wilhelms, a retired U.S. Geological Survey geologist who during Apollo was part of an interagency group vetting possible landing sites. (scientificamerican.com)