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Selene , in Greek mythology and mythology, moon goddess; daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia and sister of the sun god Helios. There was no known moon cult among the Greeks, but Selene was a significant figure in Greek poetry and sorcery and was often identified with Hecate and Artemis.

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Selene A Japanese ISAS mission, to be launched in 2003, to place a vehicle in orbit about the Moon.

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