Information from SMART-1 will help us understand how the moon was formed and, in turn, can tell us a great deal about the history and evolution of our own planet. SMART-1 will also help scientists better understand the Earth-Moon system and provide information that will aid in developing potential long-duration human missions to the Moon. Developing a human presence on the Moon could be a stepping stone to further locations like Mars, and the technologies being tested aboard SMART-1 may help to make such missions possible.
Aug 21, 2006 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 on the Trail of the Moon's Beginnings
(ESA) - SMART-1 has detected calcium on the Moon's surface.
Feb 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
A SMART Precursor to the New Lunar Exploration Fleet
(ESA) - ESA's SMART-1 spacecraft is examining the lunar south pole for the first time and will return data important to future Moon missions.
Feb 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 Mission Extended
(ESA) - SMART-1 will now continue its mission until August 2006.
Jan 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
SMART-1's First Images from the Moon
(ESA) - SMART-1 has returned its first close-up images of the Moon's surface.
Nov 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Europe Reaches the Moon
(ESA) - SMART-1 is now safely in orbit around the Moon.
Nov 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Europe Reaches the Moon
(ESA) - After a 13-month journey, SMART-1 is preparing for its arrival at the Moon.
Oct 18, 2004 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 on Track for Moon Encounter
(ESA) - SMART-1 completed its last ion engine thrust maneuver that will get the spacecraft to its Moon capture point on November 13.
May 04, 2004 | MISSIONS
Blood-red Moon
(ESA) - After completing its 278th orbit, Europe's SMART-1 is still on track.
Sep 29, 2003 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 Leaves Earth on a Long Journey to the Moon
(ESA) - The European Space Agency's SMART-1 lunar explorer successfully launched this past weekend.
Sep 24, 2003 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 Satellite Ready for Lift-Off
(ESA) - ESA's SMART-1 is scheduled to launch this weekend.
Sep 03, 2003 | MISSIONS
Launch of Europe's Moon Probe to be Set Next Week
(CNN.com) - The launch date for ESA's SMART-1 lunar mission is expected for late September.
Mar 20, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA Prepares to Present SMART-1 to the Press
(ESA) - The ESA will present its first lunar mission to the press on April 3, 2003.
