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Chinese Space Program: China Gearing for Moon Sample Return Mission with Chang’e-5
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 03, 2017 08:35 PM EST |
China's space program will hit a new high with the launch of Chang'e-5 by end of this year. The Chang'e-5 marks China's third phase in the lunar probe and its primary function would include bringing back samples from moon to earth for scientific analysis.
Chinese Space Program: Chang’e-5 set for Lunar Exploration Probe in 2017
| Girish Shetti | | Oct 24, 2016 07:29 AM EDT |
There seems to be no let down in China's space obsession. It is now all set to launch a new lunar exploration project, Chang'e 5, to further widen its scientific research on earth's only natural satellite.
It’s Over for China's Jade Rabbit Lunar Rover; History-making Rover is Declared Dead
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Aug 07, 2016 10:34 PM EDT |
Yutu was declared a derelict on July 31 after a total of 31 months.
Chinese Lunar Lander Discovers New Type of Rock on the Moon
| Ryan General | | Dec 23, 2015 03:24 PM EST |
A new kind of rock has been discovered on the moon by Chinese scientists. A remote-controlled Chinese lunar lander, launched back in 2013, has explored the moon's mare lava flows and identified mineral composition uniquely different from what was collected by previous astronauts.
China’s involvement in modern astronomy is moving quietly, steadily
| Eana Maniebo | | Oct 16, 2015 09:08 AM EDT |
The role of China in space exploration is prevalent in the industry.
China’s Rover Uncovers Moon’s Complex Layers
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 13, 2015 08:04 AM EDT |
Yutu also discovered the volcanic plain consists of explosive pyroclastic rocks.
China to Shoot for the Moon with Recoverable Orbiter
| Kizha T. Trovillas | | Aug 11, 2014 06:55 AM EDT |
Its goal will be to test vital technologies for its future moon missions.
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