ESA - SMART-1 - The SMART way to travel: "9 July 2003
SMART-1 first orbits the Earth in ever-increasing ellipses. When it reaches the Moon, its orbit is altered by the Moon's gravitational field. It uses a number of these 'gravity assists' to position itself for entering orbit around the Moon.

Credits: AOES Medialab, ESA 2002."

SEE ALSO: The SMART-1 WAY TO TRAVEL

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