8 Seamans weighed the need for a sixth mission and decided that NASA funds would better support other activities. However, he stated in his telegram to Floyd L. Thompson that a remote possibility for a reversal existed if the fifth mission failed. Mission V. This retention did not apply to personnel, and Langley was to commence reassignment. Because Lunar Orbiter V succeeded beyond expectations in carrying out its mission objectives, its Achievements proved that the cancellation of a sixth mission had been a prudent move. Construct Lunar Module landing ellipses and radar approach templets from photo support data.
Outline reject areas on medium resolution photographs.
Scan remaining area where high-resolution coverage is also available. Select better ellipse locations with favorable radar approaches. Select best ellipse based on landing and radar obstacles, count craters, and compute 'N' number from medium-resolution photos. For most favorable sites continue evaluation with high-resolution photography. Evaluate ellipses on high-resolution photography and compute 'N' number.