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SMART-1, the European Space Agency's first ever mission to the Moon, is due to be captured into lunar orbit on 15th/16th November. In advance of this key milestone come along and find out more about the achievements of the Mission so far and the science operations planned once the spacecraft is in lunar orbit.
The UK's contribution to the mission is a miniature sensor called D-CIXS. The instrument will take X-ray images of the Moon and investigate the chemical make-up of the lunar surface. D-CIXS represents a new generation of X-ray sensors that will be used on future missions to other planets
The press briefing takes place on Thursday 11th November at the Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, London, W1S 4BS.
First of ESA's small missions to test new technology, SMART-1 is also the first European spacecraft to go to the Moon. Its main objective is to test solar-electric primary propulsion for future deep-space missions.