SMART-1 and Moon Orbit
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