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BEIJING - China's lunar probe Chang'e-3 landed on the moon on Saturday night, according to sources in charge of the mission. The entire process of soft-landing lasted 12 minutes and was performed by the probe itself, said the sources on Saturday, adding that the Chang'e-3 mission has so far proceeded as planned.0 e; k, q+ x8 o
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The probe started decelerating from 15 km above the lunar surface and its relative speed was reduced from 1.7 km/s to nil. It stayed suspended at 100 meters above the moon to assess the landing area to avoid obstacles and locate the final landing spot.# h v* W$ O& l8 |. X& n* G! g
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This marked the first time that China has sent a spacecraft to soft land on the surface of an extraterrestrial body.
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Chang'e-3 landed in Sinus Iridum, or the Bay of Rainbows, a lunar area that remains unstudied and should enable smooth communication and ample sunshine with its level terrain.
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9 R3 ]/ [% ~) v2 yFollowing the successful landing, moon rover "Yutu" will leave the lander for mobile exploration while the lander will conduct surveying from its fixed position.
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7 w' C; U' K; t6 x$ z2 MChina launched the Chang'e-3 lunar probe with the country's first moon rover onboard on December 2, marking a significant step toward deep space exploration.# P. e; p" |6 H
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From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/chi ... ontent_17174832.htm |
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发表于 2013-12-14 21:48:46
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