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Smart-1: the first European space probe to orbit around the Moon

Rome, Italy - The mission of the sound has a double goal, a technological one and a scientific as well

The first European sound to be in orbit around the Moon was launched on the night between, 27-28, September, 2003. The first part of the Esa's mission (European Space Agency) ended just yesterday when the sound reached the Moon orbit. This mission has a double aim both technological and scientific: the first one aims to demonstrate propulsion techniques highly sophisticated which would permit in the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 107897
Rome, Italy, 11/17/2004 16:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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