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Selene

Selene

1 8.6
A Japanese spacecraft that goes around the Moon and maps its surface
  • proper noun
translation icon : Selene
  • The Japanese lunar orbiter mission, Selene, was launched in 2007 to map the Moon's surface.

Examples

  • In 2020, researchers published findings based on images captured by the Selene mission.

  • Scientists analyzed data collected by Selene to understand the Moon's gravity better.

  • I'll be back in Selene within the week.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • "Once we get back into the ship, we can zip back to Selene in a couple of days.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • We all took a dose; we'll all need medical attention once we get back to Selene.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Hardly anyone died of natural causes until later, when people began settling at Selene to live out their lives.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • "Selene and the other lunar communities are doing rather well, though," Dan nodded.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Dan nodded somberly as they rode an electric cart through the tunnel from the spaceport to Selene proper.

    Fiction book (2001)

Compounds

genus Selene
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish that includes lookdowns and moonfish

Selene setapinnis
  • Specialized
9.9

A silvery sea fish with a very flat body often called the Atlantic moonfish

Selene vomer
  • Specialized
9.9

A silvery sea fish with a very flat body and eyes high on its forehead

Surface Forms

Selene main

Etymology

Selene comes from the old Greek name for the 'Moon', so Japan chose it for its lunar mission. The mission was also called SELENE in English and is known in Japan as Kaguya.