China discloses additional information about upcoming crewed moon mission
China has revealed additional information about its upcoming manned lunar mission in a video shared on Thursday. The footage shows astronauts operating a lunar rover on the moon's surface and outlines a three-day driving route with the landing site positioned at the center.
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China revealed more information about its upcoming manned lunar mission in a video released on Thursday.
The animation, produced by the China Manned Space Agency and shown at the Human Space Symposium, features astronauts operating a lunar rover on the moon's surface and outlines a three-day driving route with the landing area as the centerpiece.
The video indicates that China's manned lunar landing mission will concentrate on mastering essential technologies for manned trips between Earth and the moon, short-term stays on the lunar surface, and human-robot collaborative exploration.
The mission will involve various operations including landing, roving, sampling, conducting research, and returning to Earth.
The initial phase of China's first manned lunar mission will see the launch of the Lanyue lunar lander using the country's new heavy carrier rocket. Subsequently, Lanyue will be on standby for the arrival of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft in space, which will be ready for rendezvous with Lanyue in lunar orbit, allowing astronauts to transfer into the lander.
Afterward, the lander will detach and descend to the moon's surface. Upon completing their lunar exploration, the astronauts will ascend back to lunar orbit using the lander's ascent stage. This stage will involve re-docking with the spacecraft and marking the start of their journey back to Earth.
China aims to accomplish a manned lunar landing by 2030. Through pre-crewed flight tests and manned lunar missions, the country plans to undertake large-scale space science experiments focusing on three main areas: lunar science, lunar-based science, and exploration and utilization of lunar resources.
Progress is being made on the production and testing of prototypes for the Long March-10 carrier rocket, Mengzhou, Lanyue, the astronauts' spacesuit, and the lunar rover, as reported by the CMSA.
"The development of the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou, and Lanyue with its lunar rover is progressing intensively," said Zhou Jianping, chief designer of China's manned space program, during the symposium.
"Several of these initial prototypes have been completed and are now in their testing phase to ensure readiness for future lunar missions," he added.
The CMSA video also highlighted prototypes of the manned spacecraft and the lunar lander currently situated on its testing pad.
Facilities and equipment for production and tests have been completed and are operational, with construction of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site advancing as scheduled.
At the Human Space Symposium, which took place on November 21-22 in Shenzhen, experts, academicians, and astronauts discussed topics including the scientific achievements of the space station and the construction and operation of the national space laboratory.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
The animation, produced by the China Manned Space Agency and shown at the Human Space Symposium, features astronauts operating a lunar rover on the moon's surface and outlines a three-day driving route with the landing area as the centerpiece.
The video indicates that China's manned lunar landing mission will concentrate on mastering essential technologies for manned trips between Earth and the moon, short-term stays on the lunar surface, and human-robot collaborative exploration.
The mission will involve various operations including landing, roving, sampling, conducting research, and returning to Earth.
The initial phase of China's first manned lunar mission will see the launch of the Lanyue lunar lander using the country's new heavy carrier rocket. Subsequently, Lanyue will be on standby for the arrival of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft in space, which will be ready for rendezvous with Lanyue in lunar orbit, allowing astronauts to transfer into the lander.
Afterward, the lander will detach and descend to the moon's surface. Upon completing their lunar exploration, the astronauts will ascend back to lunar orbit using the lander's ascent stage. This stage will involve re-docking with the spacecraft and marking the start of their journey back to Earth.
China aims to accomplish a manned lunar landing by 2030. Through pre-crewed flight tests and manned lunar missions, the country plans to undertake large-scale space science experiments focusing on three main areas: lunar science, lunar-based science, and exploration and utilization of lunar resources.
Progress is being made on the production and testing of prototypes for the Long March-10 carrier rocket, Mengzhou, Lanyue, the astronauts' spacesuit, and the lunar rover, as reported by the CMSA.
"The development of the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou, and Lanyue with its lunar rover is progressing intensively," said Zhou Jianping, chief designer of China's manned space program, during the symposium.
"Several of these initial prototypes have been completed and are now in their testing phase to ensure readiness for future lunar missions," he added.
The CMSA video also highlighted prototypes of the manned spacecraft and the lunar lander currently situated on its testing pad.
Facilities and equipment for production and tests have been completed and are operational, with construction of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site advancing as scheduled.
At the Human Space Symposium, which took place on November 21-22 in Shenzhen, experts, academicians, and astronauts discussed topics including the scientific achievements of the space station and the construction and operation of the national space laboratory.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
