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