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Europe’s first probe to the Moon SMART-1 is ready to begin a unique journey

Paris, France - It is currently being prepared for launch atop an Ariane 5 during the night from August 28 to 29

Europe’s first probe to the Moon, SMART-1, is about to begin a unique journey that will take it into orbit around our closest neighbour, powered only by an ion engine which Europe will be testing for the first time as main spacecraft propulsion.The European Space Agency’s SMART-1 spacecraft was delivered to Kourou, French Guiana, on July 15 and is currently being prepared for launch atop an Ariane 5 d...

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Rome, Italy, 08/08/2003 18:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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