Exploring the Composition of the Moon: The Smart One Lunar Probe

The video discusses the Moon's enigmatic nature and the limited geological data from Apollo missions. It introduces the European Space Agency's Smart One lunar probe, equipped with an X-ray spectrometer to map the Moon's surface composition. Launched in 2003, Smart One is part of a series of low-budget projects to test new technologies, featuring an efficient ion propulsion system.

What aspect of the Moon remains largely unknown despite the Apollo missions?

• Its overall composition and origin

• The number of craters on its surface

• Its distance from Earth

• The presence of water

What is the primary goal of the Smart One lunar probe?

• To land astronauts on the Moon

• To explore the far side of the Moon

• To establish a lunar base

• To map the Moon's surface composition

Which elements is the Smart One probe focusing on mapping on the Moon's surface?

• Gold, silver, and platinum

• Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen

• Magnesium, aluminum, and silicon

• Iron, copper, and zinc

When was the Smart One lunar probe launched?

• April 2001

• July 1969

• September 2003

• November 1998

What is a notable feature of the Smart One spacecraft?

• It is powered by solar sails

• It features an efficient ion propulsion system

• It is the first spacecraft to land on Mars

• It has a nuclear propulsion system