SMART-1 recent results and lessons for future exploration
Abstract
We present recent results from SMART-1 ESA mission to the Moon published or obtained since last COSPAR. We discuss the technology demonstration, science and exploration results, and lessons learned for the future. We describe SMART-1 lunar science investigations including studies of the chemical composition of the Moon, of geophysical processes (volcanism, tectonics, cratering, soil roughness from multi-angular photometry ) for comparative planetology. We also show high resolution studies of recent impact sites (Kaguya, LCROSS), and of polar regions in preparation for future exploration.
- Publication:
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38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010cosp...38..417F