Introduction
Chang 'e - 5 probe called Chang' e - 5, is in charge of Chang 'e III Project "sample return mission of China's first moon probe and from the sampling plan, 2017 Chang 'e - 5 probe called Chang' e - 5, is in charge of Chang 'e III Project "sample return mission of China's first moon probe and from the sampling plan, 2017 . in Wenchang, Hainan Space Launch Center, the unmanned sample return mission, it needs to break through the moon surface sampling, rising on the lunar surface, lunar orbit rendezvous and docking and to close the second cosmic velocity (11. 2 km / sec) and then into the return key 4
it by the orbiter, the return device, such as a plurality of parts, due to the bulky,So will China use a new generation of Long March 5 heavy rocket - launch the it by the orbiter, the return device, such as a plurality of parts, due to the bulky,So will China use a new generation of Long March 5 heavy rocket - launch the . implementation of China's Chang 'e - 5 lunar unmanned exploration tasks in the most critical step, accomplishing the unmanned lunar exploration mission, China will be sending men to the moon probe and moon base construction implementation of China's Chang 'e - 5 lunar unmanned exploration tasks in the most critical step, accomplishing the unmanned lunar exploration mission, China will be sending men to the moon probe and moon base construction .
Chang' e - 5 lunar probe in 2017 is expected to launch automatically after completion of lunar surface rocks, and take off of the return to Earth with the Chang' e - 5 lunar probe in 2017 is expected to launch automatically after completion of lunar surface rocks, and take off of the return to Earth with the .
Scientific Objectives
to carry out the detection of the landing zone topography and geological background investigation, obtaining samples related to on - site analysis data, and establish site survey data and the laboratory analysis of the data link between to carry out the detection of the landing zone topography and geological background investigation, obtaining samples related to on - site analysis data, and establish site survey data and the laboratory analysis of the data link between . mainly includes: a landing zone topography detection: sampling points around the morphology and structural features as well as a impact crater morphology, the size and the distribution of the substance component detection: the sampling point of the island of physical characteristics of the lunar crust structure with a shallow gradient of the temperature of the probe on the lunar samples returned to earth system, long - term laboratory study, the analysis of lunar soil and rock physical properties and structure, mineral and chemical composition, trace elements and isotopic composition,moon rock formation and evolution of isotopic age determination, cosmic radiation and solar wind ions and the interaction of the Moon, space weathering processes with the processes and the like, to deepen the lunar origin and evolution history of mainly includes: a landing zone topography detection: sampling points around the morphology and structural features as well as a impact crater morphology, the size and the distribution of the substance component detection: the sampling point of the island of physical characteristics of the lunar crust structure with a shallow gradient of the temperature of the probe on the lunar samples returned to earth system, long - term laboratory study, the analysis of lunar soil and rock physical properties and structure, mineral and chemical composition, trace elements and isotopic composition,moon rock formation and evolution of isotopic age determination, cosmic radiation and solar wind ions and the interaction of the Moon, space weathering processes with the processes and the like, to deepen the lunar origin and evolution history of .
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Development Process
Development Progress
In 2012, media reports said the Chang 'e - 5 lunar probe variable thrust engine, rendezvous and docking of the lidar and microwave radar development have been carried out, the lander and orbiter used bovine engine 3000 for the first time working with success, has turned into a new, initial research stage In 2012, media reports said the Chang 'e - 5 lunar probe variable thrust engine, rendezvous and docking of the lidar and microwave radar development have been carried out, the lander and orbiter used bovine engine 3000 for the first time working with success, has turned into a new, initial research stage .
Estimated Launch Time
Chang 'e - 5 to the original scheduled for sometime in 2017 (according to the plan of project of goddess in 2017 ~ 2020 emission), which is expected to be launched from Hainan Wenchang Satellite Launch Chang 'e - 5 to the original scheduled for sometime in 2017 (according to the plan of project of goddess in 2017 ~ 2020 emission), which is expected to be launched from Hainan Wenchang Satellite Launch . on December 9, 2013, the Chang' e - 5 probe Zhang Yuhua, deputy commander - in - chief, said the Chang 'e - 5 is expected to launch around 2018 on December 9, 2013, the Chang' e - 5 probe Zhang Yuhua, deputy commander - in - chief, said the Chang 'e - 5 is expected to launch around 2018 .
4 Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense spokesman Wu Zhijian on 16 in Beijing, said China's Chang' e - 5 lunar probe in 2017 is expected to be completed around the turn of the development and launch the 4 Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense spokesman Wu Zhijian on 16 in Beijing, said China's Chang' e - 5 lunar probe in 2017 is expected to be completed around the turn of the development and launch the . Wu Zhijian at 16 the Information Office of the State Council, told a news conference, said the Chang 'e - 3 mission is successful,China's lunar exploration program will transition to Phase III, the main goal is to achieve unattended automatic sample return Wu Zhijian at 16 the Information Office of the State Council, told a news conference, said the Chang 'e - 3 mission is successful,China's lunar exploration program will transition to Phase III, the main goal is to achieve unattended automatic sample return .
performed this task of the Chang 'e - 5 development and is expected to be completed around 2017 develop and launch the performed this task of the Chang 'e - 5 development and is expected to be completed around 2017 develop and launch the . 6 6.
Lunar Sampling Task
December 28, 2013, the Chang 'e - 3 probe system, deputy commander - in - chief and deputy chief designer, Zhang Yuhua, a researcher with the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, said the Chang' e - 5 program in 2017 to 2018 launch, it will be collected from the lunar surface two kilos of returned samples December 28, 2013, the Chang 'e - 3 probe system, deputy commander - in - chief and deputy chief designer, Zhang Yuhua, a researcher with the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, said the Chang' e - 5 program in 2017 to 2018 launch, it will be collected from the lunar surface two kilos of returned samples . this will be the first sample, the package on the moon to collect things this will be the first sample, the package on the moon to collect things .
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Re - Entry Flight Test
In October 2014, inaugurating the second phase - III to perform re - entry flight test when the Chang 'e - 5 flight test vehicle will be at the Xichang Space Center In October 2014, inaugurating the second phase - III to perform re - entry flight test when the Chang 'e - 5 flight test vehicle will be at the Xichang Space Center . reported, this is the goddess of the moon for the first time in the series needs to return to Earth on a mission, Chang' e - 5 flight will lift reported, this is the goddess of the moon for the first time in the series needs to return to Earth on a mission, Chang' e - 5 flight will lift.
For The Use Of The Test Data
Reportedly, the Chang 'e - 3 mission, China's lunar exploration program into a comprehensive Phase III Reportedly, the Chang 'e - 3 mission, China's lunar exploration program into a comprehensive Phase III . as" around, fall, back to the "planning of the third - phase lunar exploration program and three main goal is to achieve unattended automatic sample return, surface sampling breakthrough last month, rising on the lunar surface, lunar orbit rendezvous and docking and to close the second cosmic velocity (11. 2 km / sec) and then into the return of the four core key technologies
planned around 2017 in Wenchang, Hainan Space Launch Center for launch of the Chang' e - 5 will perform this task, the elimination of the significant leap back to the lunar samples planned around 2017 in Wenchang, Hainan Space Launch Center for launch of the Chang' e - 5 will perform this task, the elimination of the significant leap back to the lunar samples . 9 9.
Stopped Developing Rumors
December 2, 2013 1: 30, from the Xichang launch of the Chang 'e - December 2, 2013 1: 30, from the Xichang launch of the Chang 'e - .
Rumors That The Moratorium On Research And Development
On 6 December 2013, media quoted an anonymous message by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, said China's lunar probe project, as well as the whole of the space program has been changed dramaticallygreat adjustment, at a manned moon landing preparations reprieve On 6 December 2013, media quoted an anonymous message by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, said China's lunar probe project, as well as the whole of the space program has been changed dramaticallygreat adjustment, at a manned moon landing preparations reprieve . lunar exploration program "Chang 'e - 3 moon landing is reached; since" No Change "is already humming, will also be launched on time, future will finish the manned lunar landing, and are then returned to the Earth; it is expected that the" Chang' e - 5 "will cease development planning missions come to an end the lunar exploration program "Chang 'e - 3 moon landing is reached; since" No Change "is already humming, will also be launched on time, future will finish the manned lunar landing, and are then returned to the Earth; it is expected that the" Chang' e - 5 "will cease development planning missions come to an end the .
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Experts Denied
project authorities denied the rumors project authorities denied the rumors . Wu Weiren, chief designer of Project in the Chang 'e - 3 launch, had revealed the Chang' e - 5 development goes forward, it will be by the new - generation Long March 5 large - thrust rocket in Wenchang, Hainan launched the Chang 'e - 5 probe Wu Weiren, chief designer of Project in the Chang 'e - 3 launch, had revealed the Chang' e - 5 development goes forward, it will be by the new - generation Long March 5 large - thrust rocket in Wenchang, Hainan launched the Chang 'e - 5 probe .
Zhang Yuhua, deputy commander - in - chief also said the Chang' e - 5 was pulling the plug, never the official announced to cancel the launch of the Chang 'e - 5 message Zhang Yuhua, deputy commander - in - chief also said the Chang' e - 5 was pulling the plug, never the official announced to cancel the launch of the Chang 'e - 5 message . 4 4.
Official Clarification
2013 - 12 - 16, with the possible exception of the State Council Information Office held a press conference, inaugurating the second phase of the Chang 'e - 3 mission - related causes in 2013 - 12 - 16, with the possible exception of the State Council Information Office held a press conference, inaugurating the second phase of the Chang 'e - 3 mission - related causes in . Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense spokesman Wu Zhijian, head of the lunar exploration program is divided into "around, fall, back to its current stage, from the look of known situation at present, the Chang' e - 5 development and is expected in 2017 before and after the completion of the development and launch the Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense spokesman Wu Zhijian, head of the lunar exploration program is divided into "around, fall, back to its current stage, from the look of known situation at present, the Chang' e - 5 development and is expected in 2017 before and after the completion of the development and launch the .
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Expand Test
1, Earth - Moon L2 point sub - orbital flight tests and 2, the inclined orbit flight verification braking in recent months; 3, a lunar orbit rendezvous and docking project of remote guidance during flight verification; 4, circular orbits and orbital evolution of the space environment; 5, service test, and the mounting device, mounting device has a GPS service, GLONASS compatible navigation receivers, double the resolution of the camera, GNC, the central control unit, Small Star, Star sensitive dustproof mechanism and camera technology test 1, Earth - Moon L2 point sub - orbital flight tests and 2, the inclined orbit flight verification braking in recent months; 3, a lunar orbit rendezvous and docking project of remote guidance during flight verification; 4, circular orbits and orbital evolution of the space environment; 5, service test, and the mounting device, mounting device has a GPS service, GLONASS compatible navigation receivers, double the resolution of the camera, GNC, the central control unit, Small Star, Star sensitive dustproof mechanism and camera technology test . 10 10.
Expert Interpretation
Expert explanation says, the flight tests are developed for the Chang 'e - 5 in preparation of Expert explanation says, the flight tests are developed for the Chang 'e - 5 in preparation of . Chang' e - 5 by the orbiter, the return device, such as a plurality of parts, the flight of the tester is to test the return of the technology, but because the return speed quickly, the technology is also very complex, so this flight test vehicle to go to the trouble of returning test technologies, to reduce the difficulty and risk of Chang' e - 5 by the orbiter, the return device, such as a plurality of parts, the flight of the tester is to test the return of the technology, but because the return speed quickly, the technology is also very complex, so this flight test vehicle to go to the trouble of returning test technologies, to reduce the difficulty and risk of .
this trial is expected to close in the analog - to - orbit and return around May with the return of the whole process, and returns the return track and the future of the Chang 'e - 5 is the same, future Chang' e - 5 has four parts, two parts by the orbiter and returned by that,Chang 'e - 5 will have to rise and fly to the lander this trial is expected to close in the analog - to - orbit and return around May with the return of the whole process, and returns the return track and the future of the Chang 'e - 5 is the same, future Chang' e - 5 has four parts, two parts by the orbiter and returned by that,Chang 'e - 5 will have to rise and fly to the lander . Chang' e - 5 lunar orbit after a part of the Moon to sample, and the other part of the operating orbit around the Moon, after the end of the sample period, with samples and track the butt, and then returns to Earth, Chang' e - 5 lunar orbit after a part of the Moon to sample, and the other part of the operating orbit around the Moon, after the end of the sample period, with samples and track the butt, and then returns to Earth, .
in the return process, the load angle is the hurdle because in the return process, the load angle is the hurdle because . reaches a speed of 11.2 kilometers per second, so the angle of Taiping cannot fall into the earth, too straight and may directly impact the Earth
entering Earth orbit when the braking time, size, direction, and is also very important, to re - enter the Earth there are two: one is to re - enter the Earth and the other is revolved around the earth after a few laps,found the suitable opportunities fell to the earth in orbit entering Earth orbit when the braking time, size, direction, and is also very important, to re - enter the Earth there are two: one is to re - enter the Earth and the other is revolved around the earth after a few laps,found the suitable opportunities fell to the earth in orbit . fell to the earth, a manned space capsule landed at a speed of 3 meters per second is required, while the unmanned capsule may be easing a bit, 15 m / sec or less is sufficient fell to the earth, a manned space capsule landed at a speed of 3 meters per second is required, while the unmanned capsule may be easing a bit, 15 m / sec or less is sufficient .
8 Zhang Wu, said that in the course of its flight test program, mainly in three aspects: data acquisition, respectively, is a secure data recorder (black box) for storing data, measurement data, and a heat shield device returns to the main station on a direct measuring and receiving returned data 8 Zhang Wu, said that in the course of its flight test program, mainly in three aspects: data acquisition, respectively, is a secure data recorder (black box) for storing data, measurement data, and a heat shield device returns to the main station on a direct measuring and receiving returned data . Pei Zhaoyu, said spaces expanding test task whose main objective was the follow - up to the Chang 'e - 5 mission near - month brake and rendezvous remote guidance and the like related to the flight control process,to carry out sampling's terrain and remote sensing device mounted in the space test, which offer both Earth - Moon L2 point probing activity, the Earth - Moon libration point is studied and utilized to provide the actual flight data, and for future lunar and deep space mission accumulation experience and service spaces and control Pei Zhaoyu, said spaces expanding test task whose main objective was the follow - up to the Chang 'e - 5 mission near - month brake and rendezvous remote guidance and the like related to the flight control process,to carry out sampling's terrain and remote sensing device mounted in the space test, which offer both Earth - Moon L2 point probing activity, the Earth - Moon libration point is studied and utilized to provide the actual flight data, and for future lunar and deep space mission accumulation experience and service spaces and control .
2015 Early January will leave the L2 point, and going to the moon, near - month mid brake, forming the orbit, 2 months, 3 months each performed a rendezvous and docking test of remote guidance, month on month 4 imaging, shooting preset sampling landing zone topography after 2015 Early January will leave the L2 point, and going to the moon, near - month mid brake, forming the orbit, 2 months, 3 months each performed a rendezvous and docking test of remote guidance, month on month 4 imaging, shooting preset sampling landing zone topography after .,further, as appropriate, of the study follow - up or disposal of test ,further, as appropriate, of the study follow - up or disposal of test .
10 in 2015, held on 8 September the Second Beijing lunar and deep space exploration, the international forum, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) National Astronomical Observatories gengnian, vice director of China's lunar exploration program and ground application systems through overall designer Li Chunlai, said Chang 'e - 5 will have the four detectors to lunar orbit, the orbiter, lander and return, which the lander and a moon rises to the surface of the sample to 10 in 2015, held on 8 September the Second Beijing lunar and deep space exploration, the international forum, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) National Astronomical Observatories gengnian, vice director of China's lunar exploration program and ground application systems through overall designer Li Chunlai, said Chang 'e - 5 will have the four detectors to lunar orbit, the orbiter, lander and return, which the lander and a moon rises to the surface of the sample to . Chang' e - 5 has three systems are all new, there's a lot more technological breakthroughs, Chang' e - 5 has three systems are all new, there's a lot more technological breakthroughs, .
he said, the Chang 'e - 5 will be realized since China carried out space activities of the four "firsts":For the first time in the lunar surface to realize the automatic sampling; in the absence of the first to launch from the lunar surface for take - off for the first time in the 40 km outside of orbiting the moon on unmanned docking; first with the second cosmic velocity approaches the speed of return to earth Chang 'e - 5 he said, the Chang 'e - 5 will be realized since China carried out space activities of the four "firsts":For the first time in the lunar surface to realize the automatic sampling; in the absence of the first to launch from the lunar surface for take - off for the first time in the 40 km outside of orbiting the moon on unmanned docking; first with the second cosmic velocity approaches the speed of return to earth Chang 'e - 5 . Also Launch Site and Rocket, which are still new Also Launch Site and Rocket, which are still new .
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