The Chang’e-6 probe (chin. 嫦娥六号), after taking 2 kg of samples of the Silver Globe dirt (2rd and 3rd June), successfully launched off the Moon's surface and returned to Earth. The Chinese probe for the first time in the past of exploration and direct exploration of the Earth's natural surface satellite took samples from its “dark side”. The Chang’e-6 mission put many challenges before Chinese scientists and engineers. It besides required prior preparations, specified as the creation of networks of communication satellites around the Moon. Thanks to these satellites, it was possible to control the operation of the orbiter, lander, rover, test equipment and material from the surface.
During the Chang’e-6 mission, artificial intelligence solutions were used, including systems enabling the probe to position autonomously.
During the execution of tasks on the surface of the Silver Globe Chang’e-6 allowed for a symbolic act: the improvement of the Chinese flag on the invisible side of the Moon from Earth.
According to the information of the Chinese National Space Administration, the landing of the capsule with samples of lunar ground is scheduled for June 25th, and will take place in China. In case of successful completion of the full Chang’e-6 mission, the mediate State will become the first country in the planet to have dirt samples from the ‘dark side’ of the Moon. The United States and Russia (ZSRR) obtained samples but from the visible side.
China intends to bring back samples taken from the surface of Mars (2028) plan a manned expedition to the Moon (before 2030) and to build a permanent manned moon station (2035).
The Chang’e-6 mission is followed with large interest by scientists from around the world. They presume that the ground from the invisible side of the Moon may contain highly valuable information, including the origins of the solar system. This mission is besides observed by politicians of many countries. It shows what advancement China is making in space exploration. What is the pace, quality and scale of this progress. For any countries, the Chinese space programme is simply a challenge (or even a threat), but for most countries, it is simply a chance to work together, which can increase the chances of developing and overcoming technological and technological delays.
Source:
- cnsa.gov.cn;
- epaper.bjnews.com.cn;
- baijiahao.baidu.com;
Author: 梁安基 Andrzej Z. Liang, 上海 Shanghai, 中国 China
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Editorial: Leszek B.
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