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SMART-1
The Guarniero model
is used in this illustration.
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SMART-1 is the
first in this programme. Its primary objective
is to flight test Solar Electric Primary Propulsion
as the key technology for future Cornerstones
in a mission representative of a deep-space
one. ESA's projected BepiColombo mission to
explore the planet Mercury could be the first
to benefit from SMART-1's demonstration of electric
propulsion. Another objective is to test new
technologies for spacecraft and instruments.
The planetary objective selected
for the SMART-1 mission is to orbit the Moon
for a nominal period of six months. It is the
first time that Europe sends a spacecraft to
the Moon. The project aims to have the spacecraft
ready early in 2003 for launch as an Ariane-5
auxiliary payload. In addition to the use of
solar electric primary propulsion to reach Earth's
natural satellite, the spacecraft will carry
out a complete programme of scientific observations
in lunar orbit.
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A close up of
the 1:4 model of SMART-1.
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The model created using
advanced design- and manufacturing techniques. The
scale model has been made exactly matching the authentic
designs, respecting all details.
The model comes in two sizes; 1:4
and 1:40, tablemodel. The 1:4 model can be fitted
to a support which can be made to your specifications.
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Dimensions
(wxdxh)
Model: 350x65x30 mm
Including support: 350x90x140 mm
Used Materials
Model: Brass
Support: Polished natural stone
Used colors
Black paint
Blue stickers
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SMART-1
Scale 1:40
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