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Tag: Chang’e lunar probe

The rover of the Chang'e 4, the first lunar probe that will land on moon's far side. Photo: Xinhua
Posted inChina, World

Chinese lunar rover reveals moon’s mantle

by Asia Times staff May 17, 2019February 18, 2020

China’s lunar rover the Yutu-2, the first vehicle of its kind to land on the far side of the moon, has taken samples from deep inside the celestial body that prove it has a mantle and could help unravel the mystery of its composition, formation and evolution. Data obtained by the visible and near-infrared spectrometer […]

A computer-generated rendering of the Formosat-7 constellation. Photo: Handout
Posted inChina, Taiwan

Taiwan to launch satellites, land one on the moon

by Asia Times staff February 14, 2019February 18, 2020
The rover of the Chang'e 4, the first lunar probe that will land on moon's far side. Photo: Xinhua
Posted inBeijing, China, Germany, Middle East, World

So far so good for Chinese lunar probe

by Frank Chen December 13, 2018February 18, 2020
A rendering of the Queqiao satellite performing its communications relay beyond the moon. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Posted inBeijing, China, World

Satellite set to communicate with far side of the moon

by Asia Times staff June 20, 2018February 18, 2020
A Long March V rocket which may one day be powered by wireless technology. Photo: Reuters
Posted inChina

China’s future rockets aiming to have wireless technology

by Asia Times staff April 18, 2018February 18, 2020

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