ESA Science & Technology - SMART-1 Lunar Impact
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SMART-1 Mission Review
4 September 2006In a press conference, held at ESOC on 4 September, the key outcomes of the SMART-1 mission from an operational, technical and scientific perspective were presented. In addition the latest results from the mission were also revealed.
Mission Update - 1510 UT
3 September 2006The SMART-1 mission has ended with a controlled impact with the lunar surface. Last signal from the spacecraft was observed at 05:42.22 UT. Approximate impact coordinates are 34.4 S, 46.2 W on the edge of Lacus Excellentiae.
AMIE Mosaic across West Lunar Limb
31 August 2006An AMIE Mosaic of the SMART-1 impact region on the lunar surface.
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Impact Dust Cloud
6 September 2006Analysis of CFHT images of the SMART-1 impact have revealed a plume of debris drifting across the lunar surface in the few seconds after impact.