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SMART-1 and Moon Orbit


Date: 09 November 2004
Satellite: SMART-1
Depicts: Orbits of SMART-1 and Moon for 2-20 November 2004
Copyright: ESA

The orbits of SMART-1 (red) and the Moon (green) are depicted for the period of 2 till 20 November 2004. SMART-1 leaves its Earth-bound orbit and is captured by the Moon on 15 November 2004.

Explanation of acronyms used in the plot:

EPER Earth Perigee
EAPO Earth Apogee
EPST Electric Propulsion Start
MPER Moon Perilune
MAPO Moon Apolune
EPEN Electric Propulsion End


Last Update: 1 September 2019
11-Feb-2026 07:00 UT

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