(Image Credit: ESA) SMART-1 Lunar Impact: Pioneering European Space Exploration On September 3, 2006, a remarkable event unfolded in the realm of space exploration as the European Space Agency's (ESA) SMART-1 spacecraft made its intentional crash landing on the Moon's surface. SMART-1, short for "Small Missions for Advanced Research and Technology-1," had embarked on a groundbreaking journey to Earth's natural satellite almost three years prior, with a unique mission focused on testing innovative technologies and conducting scientific research. Launched on September 27, 2003, SMART-1 was not just a spacecraft; it was a technological pioneer. The mission's primary objectives were twofold: to test new propulsion systems, specifically the innovative solar-electric propulsion, and to conduct scientific observations of the Moon. These...
The Pakistan cricket team has reclaimed the number one spot in the ICC ODI rankings. They achieved this feat after whitewashing Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. Pakistan won the first match by 8 wickets, the second match by 7 wickets, and the third match by one wicket. This gave them a total of 118.48 rating points, which is just 0.48 points more than Australia, who are in second place. This is Pakistan's first time at the top of the ODI rankings since 2016. They have been in excellent form in recent months, winning 11 of their last 12 ODIs. They are currently ranked number one in both the Test and T20I rankings as well. The Pakistan team is led by the in-form Babar Azam, who is currently ranked number one in the ICC ODI batting rankings. He is also the captain of the T20I team. Other key players in the Pakistan team include Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi. The Pakistan team will be looking to maintain their good fo...
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