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space1 year ago

"China's Queqiao-2 Satellite: Enabling Lunar Far Side Sample Mission"

China's Queqiao-2 satellite has completed tests in lunar orbit, enabling it to support the upcoming Chang'e-6 mission to the lunar far side. The mission, set to launch on May 3, aims to collect rock samples from the Apollo crater. Queqiao-2 will relay signals between ground stations and Chang'e-6 on the lunar far side, facilitating the mission's success. Additionally, the satellite is part of China's broader plans for lunar exploration, including future missions to the lunar south pole and the development of a lunar base in the 2030s.

via SpaceNews|
#change-6#china#lunar-far-side
space1 year ago

"Queqiao-2: China's New Lunar Relay Satellite"

China's Queqiao-2 relay satellite has successfully entered lunar orbit, setting the stage for a future lunar far side sample return mission. The spacecraft will be crucial for communication during the upcoming Chang'e-6 mission, and it is part of China's broader plans for lunar exploration, including supporting the ongoing Chang'e-4 mission and future missions targeting the lunar south pole. Queqiao-2 also carries payloads for the science objectives of the 2026 Chang'e-7 mission and is intended to support international lunar exploration efforts.

via SpaceNews|
#change-mission#china#lunar-orbit
space1 year ago

"China's Queqiao-2 Satellite Boosts Lunar Exploration Mission"

China successfully launches the Queqiao-2 relay satellite to support upcoming lunar missions, including the Chang'e-6, 7, and 8 missions. The satellite, equipped with a 4.2-meter parabolic antenna, will enter a highly elliptical lunar orbit to facilitate communication with both lunar missions and Earth. It is part of China's plans for future lunar exploration and the development of a lunar base in the 2030s. Additionally, the satellite carries payloads for the 2026 Chang'e-7 mission and experimental satellites for navigation and communications technology verification.

via SpaceNews|
#change-missions#china#lunar-missions
space-technology1 year ago

China's Queqiao-2 Satellite: Advancing Lunar Communication

China successfully launched the Queqiao-2 relay satellite atop a Long March-8 Y3 carrier rocket, marking a significant milestone for its lunar missions. Queqiao-2 will provide relay communication services for the Chang'e-4 mission and support future missions, including Chang'e-6, Chang'e-7, and Chang'e-8. The satellite is an upgraded version of Queqiao, featuring more technological innovation, functions, and a longer lifespan. The launch also carried two experiment satellites for communication technology, and the Long March-8 Y3 rocket is China's new generation of medium-lift rocket.

via CGTN|
#china#long-march-8-y3-rocket#lunar-mission
space1 year ago

"China's Lunar Infrastructure: Advancements in Queqiao-2 and Chang'e-6 Rocket Launches"

China is preparing to launch the Queqiao-2 communications relay satellite to support upcoming moon missions, including the Chang’e-6 lunar far side sample return mission in May. The satellite, equipped with a 4.2-meter parabolic antenna, will maintain communication with both Earth and the lunar far side. Queqiao-2 is also intended to support the Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8 missions to the lunar south pole. The launch is scheduled for late March 19, with the Long March 8 rocket set to carry Queqiao-2 into a highly elliptical, frozen lunar orbit.

via SpaceNews|
#change-missions#china#long-march-8-rocket