smart 1 probe a european space probe sent up in sept 2003 is to hit the moon today?

Question

Has anyone heard anything about this or are you able to give me information or links thankyou for your help

Answer 1

THE GUARDIAN , LONDON
Sunday, Sep 03, 2006,Page 1
Scientists are making final preparations to steer a washing machine-sized probe into the nearside of the moon, an act of silent violence that will help unravel the mysteries of our celestial neighbor.

The Smart-1 probe, an experimental spacecraft built to test gadgetry for future missions, will end its journey by slamming into a dusty basin at 8,000kph, scattering debris over 78km2.

European Space Agency (ESA) researchers expect Smart-1 to collide with the moon at 6:43am today, but its shallow angle of approach means it might clip the 800m high mountains surrounding the intended crash site as early as 8.31pm last night.