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Published online 12 November 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news041108-16
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SMART-1 arrives at the Moon
Probe proves ion-drive technology and may uncover lunar secrets.
It's been a long trip, but Europe's first Moon mission is finally nearing its goal. SMART-1, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) way back on 27 September 2003, will go into orbit around the Moon on 15 November.
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