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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#WenchangSpacecraftLaunchCenter #文昌航天發射場 #BRI #February2024 | #ChangZheng8 #LongMarch8 Yao 3 #CarrierRocket Arrived Wenchang for the Lunar Mission #Change7 #Queqiao2 relay #TelecommunicationSatellite #Satellite ….

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On the Sunset of 14^th Febuary Hour Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration the combination of the Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier rocket has been shipped towards Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. in the during the National Holidays of celebrating the Year of the Dragon of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Spring Festival..

On the 22 February 2024 Day the components of the Chang Zheng – Long March 8 Yao 3 Carrier Rocket have arrived Wenchang Space Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. The rocket is used to carry out the launch mission of the Chang’e-7 relay star (Queqiao 2) in the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project. After arriving, various final assembly tests will be carried out at the launch site. As the main medium-sized rocket of the new generation, the Long March 8 launch vehicle uses green and environmentally friendly liquid propellant and is developed according to the idea of modular combination. It will fly for the first time in 2020, filling the gap in my country’s 3-5 tons sun-synchronous orbit carrying capacity.

At present, the launch site facilities are in good condition, and preparations for the relay At present, the launch site facilities are in good condition, and preparations for the relay satellite mission are being carried out in an orderly manner, and will be launched at an appropriate time in the first half of this year….

After arriving, various final assembly tests will be carried out at the launch site. As the main medium-sized rocket of the new generation, the Long March 8 launch vehicle uses green and environmentally friendly liquid propellant and is developed according to the idea of modular combination. It will fly for the first time in 2020, filling the gap in my country’s 3-5 tons sun-synchronous orbit carrying capacity. At present, the launch site facilities are in good condition, and preparations for the relay satellite mission are being carried out in an orderly manner, and will be launched at an appropriate time in the first half of this year.

The loading work of the Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier rocket was completed at an This mission is the first time that the Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier uses the China Satellite Maritime Measurement and Control Department’s Yuanwang series transport measurement and control vessels and the first time to perform an Earth-moon transfer orbit mission. The launch window is tight. To ensure the successful completion of the mission, every minute and every second cannot be spared…

Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier rocket has been shipped and is about to arrive….According to the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, the Long March-8 Yao-3 rocket that will be used to launch the Queqiao-2 relay star has been shipped today…..Which will be subsequently shipped to Wenchang Qinglan Port by sea. On February 2nd 2024, the lunar exploration project phase 4 relay satellite (Queqiao-2 satellite) arrived at Hainan Meilan International Airport by air, and then passed the road Transport method to Wenchang Space Launch Site in China. Subsequent test preparations before launch will be carried out as planned. The relay satellite will establish a ground relay communication link to realize communication between the lunar surface detector and the ground station, and provide relay support for the four missions of Chang’e 4, Chang’e 6, Chang’e 7 and Chang’e 8. . At present, the launch site facilities are in good condition and all preparations are being carried out in an orderly manner as planned. The Queqiao-2 satellite is scheduled to be launched in the first half of this year…

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#WenchangSpacecraftLaunchCenter #文昌航天發射場 #BRI #February2024 | #ChangZheng8 #LongMarch8 Yao 3 #CarrierRocket Shipped to Wenchang for the Lunar Mission #Change7 #Queqiao2 relay #TelecommunicationSatellite #Satellite …. A Summary ..

February 15, 2024 kevinjamesngLeave a comment

On the Sunset of 14^th February Hour Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration the combination of the Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier rocket has been shipped towards Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. in the during the National Holidays of celebrating the Year of the Dragon of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Spring Festival..

The working logistics of the Chang Zheng – Long March 8 Yao 3 was transported at an over speed in which making its way before schedule. The Chang Zheng -Long March 8 Yao 3 carrier rocket is executing a major national special project – the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, the Chang’e-7 relay star mission. Can the relay star (Queqiao-2 satellite) go smoothly? The launch will directly affect the progress of the overall plan for the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, which is of great significance and cannot be missed.

On February 2nd 2024, the lunar exploration project phase 4 relay satellite (Queqiao-2 satellite) arrived at Hainan Meilan International Airport by air, and then passed the road Transport method to Wenchang Space Launch Site in China. Subsequent test preparations before launch will be carried out as planned. The relay satellite will establish a ground relay communication link to realize communication between the lunar surface detector and the ground station, and provide relay support for the four missions of Chang’e 4, Chang’e 6, Chang’e 7 and Chang’e 8. . At present, the launch site facilities are in good condition and all preparations are being carried out in an orderly manner as planned. The Queqiao-2 satellite is scheduled to be launched in the first half of this year…

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 | #November2023 |#清華大學 #TsinghuaUniversity – China’s Lunar Manned Mission Lunar Rover Development Program Design inspired by China’s Intangible Chinese Cultural Heritage from the Qin Dynasty.

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During this month November 2023 the development of the China, People’s Republic of China, CNSA- China’s National Space Administration Lunar Manned Program in which to established a Chinese lunar Manned Mission due by 2030 least .. in which The preliminary results of China, People’s Republic of China’s manned lunar rover development program were announced. The program “Wangshu Zhichao” led by Tsinghua University was selected, focusing on innovative design and single advantageous technologies for in-depth research.

The bronze chariots and horses of the Terracotta Warriors from Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum provided inspiration for the design team. The design team developed the man-machine intelligent hybrid enhanced driving technology of the manned lunar rover, which realizes three modes of manual driving, autonomous driving and human-machine hybrid driving. The angle of the vehicle body is adjustable and it can creep when necessary….

The preliminary results of my China, People’s Republic of China’s manned lunar rover development program were announced, and the program “Wangshu Zhichao” led by Tsinghua University was selected.

Tsinghua University’s four-wheel vehicle design plan

: Tsinghua University’s design plan for a four-wheel vehicle with adjustable body angle and creeping ability

: The bronze chariots and horses unearthed from Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Warriors provided inspiration for the design team

Design Plan of “Wangshu Chariot”

Key design elements of “Wangshu Chariot”

清華大學 Tsinghua University is located 30 Shuangqing Rd, 蓝旗营 Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100190, China, People’s Republic of China .

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BRI #October2023 | #CLEP the #鹊桥号中继卫星#Queqiao2 #LunarRelay Satellite is expected to be launched in #WenchangSpacecraftLaunchCenter in #March2024 …..

October 5, 2023 kevinjamesngLeave a comment

鹊桥号中继卫星 Queqiao 2 Lunar Relay Satellite is expected to be launched in Wenchang in March 2024 from CNSA – China National Space Adminstration- Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China launched and deployed from the Chang Zheng- Long March 8 modified variant Carrier Rocket.. Designed to assistance communications between the far- Dark side of Earth’s Moon for further lunar

After completing the three-step tasks of “circling”, “landing” and “returning”, China’s lunar exploration project has entered the fourth phase. This phase has planned “Chang’e 4” (already implemented), “Chang’e 6”, “Chang’e 6” and “Chang’e 6”. “7” and “Chang’e 8” and other four missions will eventually lay the foundation for the construction of an international lunar scientific research station.

It is expected that in the first half of 2024, my country will organize and implement the “Chang’e-6” mission to implement sample return in the south pole-Aitken basin (SPA) on the far side of the moon. This will be a pioneering step for human lunar exploration. Because a human spacecraft has never carried out a sample return on the far side of the moon before. To complete the feat of back-lunar sampling and return, it is necessary to provide support for back-lunar communications. Since the “Queqiao” relay communication satellite has entered the end of its life, it is imperative to launch new relay satellites.

Chang Zheng- Long March 5″ Yao 5 Carrier Rocket.- Wenchang Spacecraft launch center – Hainan Province **China, People’s Republic of China**

It is expected that in March 2024, the “Queqiao-2” relay communication satellite will be launched from the Wenchang launch site by the “Long March 8” carrier rocket. The satellite will be sent into the Earth-moon transfer orbit and then transferred to the orbit on its own. The “Queqiao-2” relay satellite has been upgraded on the basis of “Queqiao”. Its overall capabilities and level have been greatly improved, and its launch quality has nearly doubled. The “Queqiao-2” relay satellite weighs 1.2 tons, has an antenna diameter of 4.2 meters, and a design life of 8 years. The communication payload carried by the satellite includes a 4.2-meter-diameter X-band parabolic antenna inherited from “Queqiao” for communicating with the detector. It has no tracking device and points to the detector through the guidance navigation control system (GNC); a 0.6-meter-diameter S/Ka dual Frequency parabolic antenna used to transmit data to ground stations. Dual-axis tracking and pointing ground station; S-band antenna for measurement and control (TT&C); ultra-high frequency (UHF) relay antenna. As a relay communication satellite, “Queqiao 2” not only provides data and signal forwarding, but also forwards various instructions issued by the ground to the detector.

[Queqiao-2 Relay Star] The Queqiao-2 relay star weighs 1.2 tons, has an antenna of 4.2 meters, and a design life of 8 years. It is planned to be launched into the Earth-moon transfer orbit using the Long March 8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang launch site in March 2024. Queqiao Chang’e-2 will provide relay communication services for the Chang’e-6, 7, and 8 missions. Queqiao-2 also carries three scientific payloads: the extreme ultraviolet camera, the array neutral atom imager, and the Earth-Moon VLBI test system

In addition to its main mission of relay communications, “Queqiao 2” also undertakes additional detection missions and carries three scientific payloads: extreme ultraviolet camera, array neutral atom imager, and Very-long-baseline interferometry of the Earth and Moon. Interferometry, VLBI) test system.

After being put into operation, “Queqiao 2” will first serve the “Chang’e 6” mission, and then adjust its orbit at an appropriate time to provide services for “Chang’e 7”, “Chang’e 8” and subsequent lunar exploration missions. In addition, “Queqiao 2” will provide relay communication services for the “Chang’e 4” lander and the “Yutu 2” rover.

Via CNSA China Space Administration –CLEP China Lunar Exploration project management office

#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#BRI #October2023 | #嫦娥五号#CLEP the #Moon #Change5 Team won the highest team honour of the International Academy of Astronautics…. On China’s National Day..

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 kevinjamesngLeave a comment

More than One year ago on 24^th November 2020, the Chang Zheng – Long March Five Carrier Rocket Launched away in CNSA – China National Space Administration China Wenchang spaceport launch, Change Five Lunar probe into orbit, opened up towards China – People’s Republic of China’s first celestial bodies sample return trip from Mons Rumker on the Lunar Surface of the moon New research achievements – Chinese scientists reveal the composition of lunar soil minerals and space wind at the landing site of Chang’e 5

Chang’e-5 team On October 1^st 2023 on China’s National Day of the Founding of People’s Republic of China…. During the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scientists such as Schumacher, President of the International Academy of Astronautics, awarded the “Chang’e-5 team” to the Chinese Chang’e-5 team. Lawrence Team Award”. Chang’e-5 chief designer Hu Hao and others attended the award ceremony as team representatives and announced that Chang’e-5 lunar scientific research samples will soon be open to international applications. Scientists from all countries are welcome to jointly research and share results.

Chang’e-5 was China’s first unmanned lunar sample return mission. It was China’s most complex aerospace system project with the largest technical span at that time. It made breakthroughs in lunar surface sampling, lunar surface take-off and ascent, lunar orbit rendezvous and docking, sample transfer, and jump-type missions. Using key technologies such as re-entry and return, after an interlocking flight process, it brought back 1,731 grams of lunar samples, becoming the world’s largest unmanned lunar sampling mission with the largest single sampling volume. The Chang’e-5 mission is a vivid practice for my country to achieve high-level scientific and technological self-reliance. It has laid the foundation for subsequent unmanned lunar scientific research stations and manned lunar landings. It is another important milestone in my country’s aerospace development.

The “Lawrence Team Award” was established in 2001. It is one of the two major awards issued annually by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). It is the highest team honor of the International Academy of Astronautics and aims to recognize aerospace project teams that have made outstanding achievements in the field of aerospace. Chang’e-5’s outstanding achievements in technological innovation, scientific discovery, and international cooperation have won high recognition from international peers.