Currently, sci.esa.int is under review and not being updated. For the latest information and news from ESA science missions and scientific results, please visit esa.int. For a comprehensive overview of ESA’s Science Programme and its missions, please refer to science.esa.int. For in-depth technical information aimed at ESA's scientific communities, you may also wish to consult cosmos.esa.int.

Asset Publisher

Back ESA's SMART-1 Mission at the Moon: First Results, Status and Next Steps

ESA's SMART-1 Mission at the Moon: First Results, Status and Next Steps

Publication date: 15 March 2005

Authors: Foing, B.H., et al.

Year: 2005

Presented at the 36th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, March 14-18, 2005, in League City, Texas, abstract no.2404

ESA's SMART-1 is at the Moon! Launched by Ariane-5 in Sept. 2003, it used primary solar electric propulsion to reach lunar capture on 17 November 2004, and to spiral down to lunar science orbit. First data and results from the cruise approach and lunar commissioning will be presented.

Link to publication
Last Update: Sep 1, 2019 9:36:19 AM
19-Apr-2026 02:42 UT

ShortUrl Portlet

Shortcut URL

https://sci.esa.int/s/w7yM2X8

Images And Videos

Related Publications

Related Links

See Also

Documentation