A photo from open sources Xinhua News Agency that China has completed the next phase of implementation lunar program to develop a natural satellite of the earth.
Unmanned spacecraft has completed the development of all necessary technologies that will be required for a successful launch and landing on the moon of the next probe in 2017. It will be already Chang’e 5
The Chang’e-1 and Chang’e-2 modules were launched by China respectively 2007 and 2010 – at the first stage of the lunar programs. As a result of their actions, Chinese scientists compiled detailed satellite map, with three-dimensional and maximum permission, thanks to which they determined the areas where disembarkation of subsequent devices.
Two years ago, the Chang’e-3 probe delivered a unique moon to the moon. self-propelled vehicle “Yutu”. All subsequent launches were performed. strictly on schedule, bringing China closer to the main goal of the program – delivery of lunar rock samples from the moon. Today, Chinese scientists entered in the final phase of the implementation of the national space moon exploration programs.
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