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    Experience a virtual journey to the lunar Peak of Eternal Light27 July 2009

    Experience a virtual journey to the lunar Peak of Eternal Light27 July 2009 The first public showing of ‘The Peak of Eternal Light’, a new movie created using images taken by ESA’s SMART-1 lunar orbiter, took place one a week ago at the Ars Electronica Center (AEC), Linz, Austria. This movie was shown as part of a special eve...

    Kaguya impact approach strip

    SMART-1 maps Kaguya lunar impact10 June 2009

    Kaguya impact approach strip

    SMART-1 maps Kaguya lunar impact10 June 2009 The Japanese lunar orbiter Kaguya has completed a productive operational phase and will conclude its scientific mission with a controlled impact on the lunar surface, scheduled for 20:30 CEST today.

    Lunar south pole mosaic

    New lunar south polar maps from SMART-111 March 2008

    Lunar south pole mosaic

    New lunar south polar maps from SMART-111 March 2008 Newly-released images of the lunar south-polar region obtained by ESA’s SMART-1 are proving to be wonderful tools to zero-in on suitable study sites for potential future lunar exploration missions.

    The lunar north pole - SMART-1 mosaic

    SMART-1: Travel maps of the lunar north pole05 December 2007

    The lunar north pole - SMART-1 mosaic

    SMART-1: Travel maps of the lunar north pole05 December 2007 A new map obtained with SMART-1 data shows the geography and illumination of the lunar north pole. Such maps will be of great use for future lunar explorers.

    An artist's impression of the Chang’e-1 spacecraft

    Chang'e-1 - new mission to Moon lifts off24 October 2007

    An artist's impression of the Chang’e-1 spacecraft

    Chang'e-1 - new mission to Moon lifts off24 October 2007 A bold new mission to the Moon was launched today by the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA). Chang’e-1 blasted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, Sichuan, atop a Long March 3A rocket.

    KAGUYA

    Kaguya – another chapter for the lunar saga13 September 2007

    KAGUYA

    Kaguya – another chapter for the lunar saga13 September 2007 JAXA’s first large lunar explorer, Kaguya (formerly Selene), is due to launch on 14 September, adding a new mission to the story of lunar exploration.

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