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As of Month of January  2022, The CNSA –China National Space Administration CLEP- China Lunar Exploration Program  Belt and Road Initiative Lunar Mission……Chang’e-4 with Yutu two the Lunar rover still working exploring more than 1003.9 meters on the other side of the moon on the 103 Kilometers Diameter Von Karman Crater in which is least than two length by length fifty five Kilometers Hong Kong –Macau- Zhuhai Bridges …. Working Exploring the Crater on the other side of the Moon Chang’e Luna…. At the moment it’s resting till the next set of adventuring parameters is need..

As of the latest of the Change 4 lunar lander still constant working while Yutu 2 the lunar Rover takes a break after visiting it’ creative lunar rock art forming a Jade Rabbit snacking on lunar Carrot.  The latest scientific achievements of the Chang’e-4 neutral atom detector嫦娥四号中性原子探测仪最新科学成果……

​​As we all know, the earth has a strong global magnetic field. When the solar wind “invades” the earth, a huge protective umbrella, the magnetosphere, will form around the earth, blocking most of the solar wind. Due to the lack of this global magnetic field and dense atmosphere on the moon, the lunar surface is directly exposed to the deep space, and the solar wind and the earth’s wind can directly bombard the lunar surface, producing various effects. The current data from China’s Chang’e, Japan’s Moon Goddess, India’s Chandrayaan-1, and the US Interstellar Boundary Probe show that about 0.1-1% of the solar wind protons in the general area will be scattered by the lunar surface, and 10-20% of the solar wind protons will be scattered with the lunar surface. After the action, it is converted into energy neutral atoms, and most of the remaining will be injected into the lunar soil to produce lunar water. Although the moon does not have a global magnetic field, there are many magnetic anomaly areas scattered on the lunar surface, and the magnetic field strength on the lunar surface is about several hundred nT. It can block part of the solar wind from bombarding the lunar surface, and the reflectivity of solar wind protons increases significantly in large-scale magnetic anomalies. Detecting energy-neutral atoms can reveal the microphysical mechanisms of the interactions between the solar wind, the Earth’s wind and the lunar surface, revealing small-scale features.

Fig. 1 Chang’e-4 landed on the Von Karman crater in the South Pole-Aiken Basin on the far side of the moon. The yellow area is the magnetic anomaly, and the red arrow represents the direction of the solar wind bombarding the lunar surface on the dark side.


On January 3, 2019, Chang’e-4 landed on the Von Karman impact crater in the South Pole-Aiken Basin on the far side of the moon, and the Neutral Atom Detector (ASAN) on the Yutu-2 lunar rover was energy neutral to the lunar surface for the first time on the far side of the moon. Atoms (ENA) make observations. Based on the analysis of the ENA energy spectrum obtained by ASAN from January 11, 2019 to October 12, 2020, the study found that in most lunar days, the ENA differential flux on the morning side is higher than that on the dusk side; The analysis of the observation data of the Atom Detector and the ARTEMIS satellite during the same period found that the differential flux of ENA in different energy ranges on the morning side and the dusk side is positively correlated with the solar wind state parameters such as flux, density and dynamic pressure. This is the first time to calculate the electrostatic potential above the magnetic anomaly using the observation data of neutral atoms on the lunar surface, updating the understanding of the interaction between particles and the magnetic anomaly. The results have extensive reference value for the study of solar wind, terrestrial wind and celestial bodies without atmosphere and global magnetic field (such as asteroids or comets).
 

Fig. 2 The electric field of charge polarization caused by the motion of protons and electrons, the electric field direction is upward. 
The deceleration of solar wind protons is associated with magnetic anomalies.

       The research results were published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, an authoritative magazine in the industry. The first author of the paper is Wang Huizi, a doctoral student in the Interaction Group of the Magnetosphere and the Solar Wind at Shandong University. Zhang Jiang from the Planetary Science Research Group, and the co-authors of the paper are from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Peking University, Space Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Earth Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences, etc.

​​众所周知,地球有着强大的全球磁场,太阳风“入侵”地球时,地球周围会形成一个巨大的保护伞——磁层,阻挡了绝大部分太阳风。而月球由于缺少这种全球磁场和浓密大气,月球表面直接暴露于深空中,太阳风、地球风可以直接轰击月表,产生各种各样的效应。目前来自中国嫦娥、日本月亮女神、印度月船一号以及美国星际边界探测器的数据表明,一般区域大约0.1-1%的太阳风质子会被月表散射,10-20%的太阳风质子与月表作用后转化成能量中性原子,剩下大部分会注入月壤产生月球水。虽然月球没有全球磁场,但在月表散落着多个磁场异常区,在月表磁场强度约几百nT,当太阳风与磁异常相互作用时,也会形成一个小保护伞——微磁层,也可以阻挡一部分太阳风轰击月表,太阳风质子的反射率在大尺度磁异常区明显增加。探测能量中性原子可以揭示太阳风、地球风与月表相互作用的微观物理机制,揭示其中的小尺度特征。

2019年1月3日,嫦娥四号着陆在月球背面南极-艾肯盆地冯•卡门撞击坑,玉兔二号月球车上的中性原子探测仪(ASAN)首次在月球背面对月表能量中性原子(ENA)开展观测。该研究在分析2019年1月11日至2020年10月12日ASAN获取的ENA能谱的基础上,发现大多数月昼中,晨侧ENA微分通量高于昏侧;结合嫦娥四号中性原子探测仪和ARTEMIS卫星同期的观测数据分析发现,晨侧和昏侧不同能量范围的ENA微分通量与太阳风状态参数如通量、密度及动压呈正相关关系。这是首次利用月表中性原子观测数据计算磁异常上方的静电势,更新了粒子与磁异常相互作用的认识。该成果对研究太阳风、地球风与无大气无全球磁场的天体(如小行星或彗星)具有广泛的参考价值。

       该研究成果发表于业内权威杂志Astrophysical Journal Letters,该论文的第一作者是山东大学磁层与太阳风相互作用课题组博士生王慧姿,通讯作者为山东大学磁层与太阳风相互作用课题组长史全岐教授和行星科学课题组张江老师,论文的合作者来自于日本宇宙航空研究开发机构、北京大学、中科院空间中心、中科院地球所等。

Materials provided by: Wang Huizi素材提供:王慧姿

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impact craters and “mystery house”

As of Month of January  2022, The CNSA –China National Space Administration CLEP- China Lunar Exploration Program  Belt and Road Initiative Lunar Mission……Chang’e-4 with Yutu two the Lunar rover still working exploring more than 1003.9 meters on the other side of the moon on the 103 Kilometers Diameter Von Karman Crater in which is least than two length by length fifty five Kilometers Hong Kong –Macau- Zhuhai Bridges …. Working Exploring the Crater on the other side of the Moon Chang’e Luna….

In which the cumulative mileage of the Yutu-2 lunar rover exceeded the 1,000-meter mark, revealing the mystery of the “mysterious cabin”] On December 27, 2021, Yutu-2 will wake up and usher in the 38th day of work, and the goal is still to continue heading north . First, the stride Meteor moved three times, 7 meters, 9 meters, and 10 meters. The larger the stride, the total mileage reached 992.3 meters. At this time, there is only about 10 meters left from the “Mystery Cabin”. The mystery of the “hut” was lifted, and the drivers immediately arranged for a panoramic camera to perform color imaging, finally revealing its true appearance!

impact craters and “mystery house”


The “Mysterious Cabin” is like a lifelike rabbit, the scattered stones in front of the “Jade Rabbit” are like a carrot, and the round stone beads behind the “Jade Rabbit” are like the products of the “Jade Rabbit” after a meal. The scene in front of us is like a rabbit about to eat, and the picture is full of fun.

“rabbit” see “rabbit”


At noon on January 6, 2022, the pilots of Yutu No. 2 started the task of the day and afternoon of this month, but everyone worked tirelessly for more than ten hours. Near midnight, the cumulative mileage of Yutu finally broke through the 1,000-meter mark, reaching 1,003.9 meters!
The upcoming January 11, 2022 will be the third anniversary of the Chang’e-4 lander and Yutu-2 completing the mutual shooting of the two vehicles and the complete success of the mission. The latest mileage record is undoubtedly the longest nice gift.

“rabbit” see “rabbit”

Over the past three years, under the precise control of flight controllers, the Chang’e-4 lander, rover, and relay star have completed one arduous task after another, constantly breaking their own records on the way to the back of the moon, and continuing to explore the mysteries of the back of the moon. .
In the next day of the month, Yutu-2 will detect the target rock at close range and perceive the large impact crater behind it. We expect Yutu-2 to make more scientific discoveries.

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BeltAndRoadinitiative #CLEP #September2021 | #VonKarmanCrater #LunarMission #Change4 #Yutu2 Lunar adventuring #LunaExploration 839.37 meters more  Exploring more on a one thousand days working holiday ….

As of 29th September 2021, The CNSA –China National Space Administration CLEP- China Lunar Exploration Program  Belt and Road Initiative Lunar Mission……Chang’e-4 with Yutu two the Lunar rover still working exploring more than 839.37 meters on the other side of the moon on the 103 Kilometers Diameter Von Karman Crater in which is least than two length by length fifty five Kilometers Hong Kong –Macau- Zhuhai Bridges …. Working Exploring the Crater on the other side of the Moon Chang’e Luna….

Having exploring more than 839.37 meters taking lunar photography exploring  with the ultimate Lunar Selfies in which gathering then Yutu two Lunar Rover team China Lunar and Deep Space Exploration Engineering Ground Application System also the breaking the milestone off working up to the 30th September 2021 is Martyrs’ Day in Tiananmen Square in celebrating before National Day on the 1st October of China – People’s Republic of China throughout in the international Chinese Communities in celebrating at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Tiananmen Square on Thursday morning. President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state join representatives from all walks of life to present flowers to fallen national heroes. This year marks the centenary of the CPC and the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China….

In the golden autumn of China, the moon is on the back of the journey. On September 29th Wednesday, 2021, on the occasion of the 72nd birthday of the motherland – China – People’s Republic of China, the Chang’e 4 lander and Yutu 2 lunar rover worked in orbit for more than 1,000 days, continuing to refresh the work record on the back of the moon…..  

The overall working conditions of the Chang’e 4 lander and the Yutu 2 lunar rover are in good condition, the payload is working normally, and scientific exploration continues. Up to now, the Yutu 2 lunar rover has travelled 839.37 meters and acquired a total of 3,632.01 GB of scientific data. It is currently on the 34th moon night, and scientific results will be released in time.

华夏金秋,月背征途。2021年9月29日,在祖国72华诞来临之际,嫦娥四号着陆器与玉兔二号月球车在轨工作突破1000天,继续刷新月球背面工作记录。嫦娥四号着陆器与玉兔二号月球车整体工况良好,载荷工作正常,持续开展科学探测。

截至目前,玉兔二号月球车累计行驶839.37米,累计获取科学数据3632.01GB,目前处于第34月夜,科学成果将及时发布。

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As of 11th October 2020, The CNSA –China National Space Administration Belt and Road Initiative Lunar Mission on the One Hundred Kilometer diameter Von Karman Crater    Chang’e 4 lander and the “Yutu 2” lunar rover the Chang’e-4 lander and the “Yutu-2” lunar rover Chang’e 4 lander and “Yutu 2” lunar rover usher in the 23rd day…… With the sun spreading on the back of the moon again, Chang’e 4 lander and “Yutu 2” lunar rover successfully awakened and ushered in the 23rd day work period (the lander awakened at 11:56 on October 11th and the lunar rover at 18:57 on October 10). Up to now, Chang’e-4 has successfully spent 647 Earth days on the back of the moon.


 Based on the panoramic camera stitched images, DOM images and other data, during the day of this month, the “Yutu-2” lunar rover will drive toward the basalt distribution area or the impact crater area with high reflectivity, both of which are located northwest of the current detection point . In this travel route, there is a rock block with a diameter of about 30cm. The “Yutu-2” lunar rover will use an infrared imaging spectrometer to select an opportunity to perform spectral detection of the rock.
        

In addition, near the noon of the moon, it is planned to carry out the panoramic camera ring shooting, the infrared imaging spectrometer and the neutral atom detector will carry out related scientific detection work, and the lunar radar will carry out synchronous …

With the sun spreading on the back of the moon again, the Chang’e 4 lander and the “Yutu 2” lunar rover successfully awakened independently, ushering in the 23rd day of the day (the lander awakened at 11:56 on October 11, the moon The Lunar Rover  woke up at 18:57 on October 10). Up to now, Chang’e-4 has successfully spent 647 Earth days on the back of the moon.​

The purple circled area is the closest impact crater with brighter reflectivity, the red circle is the location of the rock block, the white line is the planned driving path, the purple circled area is the closest impact crater with brighter reflectivity, and the red circle is the location of the rock block. The white line is the planned driving path

Based on the panoramic camera stitched image, DOM image and other data, during the day of this month, the “Yutu-2” lunar rover will drive toward the basalt distribution area or the impact crater area with high reflectivity, both of which are located northwest of the current detection point . In this travel route, there is a rock block with a diameter of about 30cm. The “Yutu-2” lunar rover will use an infrared imaging spectrometer to select an opportunity to perform spectral detection of the rock.

Position of rock block to be detected

In addition, near the noon of the moon, it is planned to carry out the panoramic camera ring shooting, the infrared imaging spectrometer and the neutral atom detector will carry out relevant scientific detection work, and the lunar radar will carry out synchronous detection during the driving. The latest scientific results will be released in time.

随着太阳光再次铺洒月球背面,嫦娥四号着陆器和“玉兔二号”月球车成功自主唤醒,迎来第23月昼工作期(着陆器于10月11日11时56分唤醒,月球车于10月10日18时57分唤醒)。截至目前,嫦娥四号已在月球背面顺利度过647个地球日。​

紫色圆圈区域为距离最近、反射率较亮的撞击坑,红圈为岩块位置,白线条为计划行驶路径紫色圆圈区域为距离最近、反射率较亮的撞击坑,红圈为岩块位置,白线条为计划行驶路径

基于全景相机拼接影像、DOM影像等数据,在本月昼期间“玉兔二号”月球车将向玄武岩分布区域或反射率较高的撞击坑区域行驶,这两个位置均位于当前探测点西北方向。在此行进路线中,存在一枚直径约为30cm的岩块,“玉兔二号”月球车将利用红外成像光谱仪择机对该石块进行光谱探测。

拟探测岩块位置拟探测岩块位置

此外,在接近月午时,计划开展全景相机环拍,红外成像光谱仪与中性原子探测仪将开展相关科学探测工作,行驶过程中测月雷达开展同步探测。最新科学成果将及时发布。

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As of 11th September 2020, The CNSA –China National Space Administration Belt and Road Initiative Lunar Mission on the One Hundred Kilometre diameter Von Karman Crater    Chang’e 4 lander and the “Yutu 2” lunar rover the Chang’e-4 lander and the “Yutu-2” lunar rover… Chang’e 4 lander and “Yutu 2” lunar rover awakened autonomously and entered the 22nd day of work] Today, the Chang’e 4 lander and “Yutu 2” lunar rover, which have been working on the back of the moon for 618 days…..

Once again Wake up independently by light, at 5:15 on September 12th and 11:54 on September 11th 2020, ushering in the 22nd day of work…..Based on data such as panoramic camera stitching images and DOM images, the “Yutu-2” lunar rover will drive toward the basalt or impact crater area with high reflectivity during the 22nd day of the month. The current detection point is about 83m from the nearest impact crater, and there is a degenerated impact crater with a diameter of about 160m on the south side of the impact crater of the One Hundred Kilometre diameter Von Karman Crater…..

Has the exploration continues  there is a degenerated impact crater with a diameter of about 160m on the south side of the impact crater. Both locations are located to the northwest of the current detection point. The “Yutu-2” lunar rover will conduct scientific exploration of these two impact craters during the day of this month. At that time, the panoramic camera, infrared imaging spectrometer, and neutral atom detector will be turned on one after another and the moon-measuring radar will simultaneously carry out detection during driving. Related scientific results will be released in time….

 

【“嫦娥”“玉兔”自主唤醒,进入第22月昼工作期】已在月球背面工作618天的嫦娥四号着陆器和“玉兔二号”月球车,再次受光照自主唤醒,分别于9月12日5时15分和9月11日11时54分,迎来第22月昼工作期。“玉兔二号”在第22月昼期间将向玄武岩或反射率较高的撞击坑区域行驶,并对其中两个撞击坑开展科学探测。届时,全景相机、红外成像光谱仪、中性原子探测仪将陆续开机,行驶过程中测月雷达同步开展探测。相关科学成果将及时发布。(来源:中国探月工程)

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