It will connect with another spacecraft in lunar orbit and land in China’s Inner Mongolia region around June 25. If everything goes according to plan, it will provide an ancient record of China’s 4.5 billion-year history. Along with this, new information will come to light regarding the formation of the solar system.
China: China’s Chang E-6 probe landed in the largest crater of the Moon’s South Pole, and will collect samples within two days
China’s Chang E-6 probe successfully landed in the Moon’s largest crater South Pole-Aitken Basin at 6.23 am on Sunday.
Reuters, Beijing. China’s Chang E-6 probe successfully landed in the Moon’s largest crater South Pole-Aitken Basin at 6.23 am on Sunday. This is a part not visible from the Earth. Chang E-6 will collect two kilograms of sample from this part and return to Earth. No other country has been able to reach here so far. The Chang E-6 probe, consisting of an orbiter, returner, lander and ascender, was launched on May 3 from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan with the help of a Long March-5 rocket.
It managed to reach the designated destination after passing through several stages. It was equipped with the ability to identify challenges on its own to help it land. Scientists say that a visible light camera selected a relatively safe landing area based on the brightness and darkness of the lunar surface. This is very important in terms of discovery
Chang E-6 has to complete the task of collecting the sample within two days. However, in reality, it is likely to take only about 14 hours. The sample will be collected through drilling and a robotic arm. The samples will be transferred to a rocket booster on top of the lander, which will be launched back into space.
It will join another spacecraft in lunar orbit and land in China’s Inner Mongolia region around June 25. If all goes as planned, it will provide China with a pristine record of the moon’s 4.5 billion-year history and reveal new insights into the formation of the solar system. It will also allow for unprecedented comparison of this unknown region with the Earth-facing side. China aims to land humans on the moon by 2030
The Chang E-6 is a Chinese spy plan developed by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It is rumoured to be a variant of the Long March 5 space launch vehicle and is designed to penetrate enemy airspace for reconnaissance and sabotage. The exact capabilities and operational details are unknown as the aircraft is highly classified and rarely acknowledged by Chinese authorities. It is believed to be able to carry both payloads and nuclear weapons, making it a significant threat to other countries.
