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Smile mission begins science operations after commissioning
Key Takeaways
- Smile was declared ready for science operations on 23 September after commissioning.
- The spacecraft launched on 19 May and reached its target science orbit on 20 June.
- Its four instruments study solar activity, geomagnetic storms and auroras.
- ESA says teams are working to reduce stray light seen by the X-ray imager when pointed at Earth.
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DT Editorial Team··via esa.int