Issue 13
September 2022
New Zealand-China Science & Technology
Quarterly Roundup
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[Space] China’s Phase-4 lunar probe mission approved by state, expected to build
basic structure for Intl Lunar Research Station
According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA),
China’s Phase-4 lunar probe mission, consisting of the Chang’e-6, -
7, and -8 to be carried out successively in 10 years, has obtained
state approval and is proceeding smoothly. The mission is hoping
to explore the Moon’s South Pole region and build a basic structure
of the International Lunar Research Station (link here).
According to the CNSA, the exploration of the South Pole will be completed by Chang'e-6 and -
7, while Chang'e-8 will deploy some key technologies for lunar surface tests and preliminary
exploration for the construction of the lunar research base.
There will be rovers, landers and leapers working in a coordinated way as part of the future
ILRS and lunar-based communication network, such as Wi-Fi, to support the long-term mission.
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