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　　Rabbit is already extended service Chang fifth 7 months without a Lunar Rover

Xinhuanet, Macao, September 4 (reporter Liu Chang)-China's moon probe program Chief Designer Wu Weiren, 4th in Macao said that the 6th "Jade Rabbit" enters its tenth month day work period of the Lunar Rover, currently 4 of its scientific payload-the panoramic camera, radar, infrared imaging spectrometer, measuring months particle induced x-ray spectrometer is functioning correctly.

"The Lander's current physical condition was very good. "Wu Weiren said.

Co-sponsored by the national space agency and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region stars--the exhibition of China's lunar exploration program, 4th, held a news conference, Wu Weiren was invited to introduce China's moon probe program development, and told the press that the current change update on the third mission.

On December 2, 2013, China's success will be determined by the lander and the "year of the rabbit," consisting of Lunar goddess third spacecraft into orbit. On December 15, the "Jade Rabbit" visits successfully reached the surface of the moon. On January 25, 2014, "rabbit," Rover enters second night sleeping. But in front of the dormant Rover controlled exception occurred. The night of February 12, "rabbit," full recovery, better.

"The car breaks down on the Moon, we know about the Lunar environment is still lacking, such as knowledge of the Lunar dust is insufficient. "Wu Weiren said dust than desert sand to the Earth was much smaller, sophisticated Lunar Rover as long as there is a little bit of dust entering, it is possible to cause a short circuit, thereby making it move the system to fail.

Wu Weiren said that in addition to mobile systems, car is powered by the Moon of the four science instruments are functioning at present. "' Rabbit ' design life is 3 months, and is currently working in the tenth month, extended service. It cannot be denied that its functions will gradually over time and failure. "Wu Weiren said.

For everyone concerned, "will there be a new ' rabbits ' to cover" problem, Wu Weiren said: "Chang fifth of scheduled for launch around 2017, not going to bring a new moon truck. ”

He said Chang fifth sampling's main task is to go to the Moon and bring back samples. Moon exploration project is complete "-fall months-returned to orbit the Moon" trilogy, one of the great "returns" tasks. Chang third "falling Moon" located at Rainbow Bay, while Chang fifth prepared during the storm near the ocean. Both very far apart and will not cross.

"Therefore, the Lunar Rover and Lander could stay on the moon. "He said.

In response to the Macao press about "when will Chinese Moon" issue, Wu Weiren said: "the current standard of our country in terms of financial resources and the technology, you have to ' Moon ', enter the condition. Currently being developed in China more than 1000 tons of thrust of heavy launch vehicle, which is a precondition for manned lunar landing.

Wu Weiren said lunar exploration is a long-term plan, requires absolute science, does not like the US-Soviet space race as "irrational" in 2020 should not be implemented before the manned lunar landing program.

The stars--China's lunar exploration project exhibition will be held from September 5 to 21st Macau Arts Museum. This is China's moon probe project implementation theme exhibitions for the first time in 10 years. Exhibition will feature more than 20 groups of mock-ups and fun interactive exhibits. Including the goddess of the Moon and the third landing "Jade Rabbit" 1:1 model of the Lunar Rover.

(Edit: SN146)
07:31 on September 08, 2014