On the evening of May 3, Beijing time pointed to exactly 17:27, and the Xichang Satellite Launch Center staged a wonderful space feast. The Chang'e-6 probe, carrying the expectations and dreams of countless people, was successfully ignited and lifted off into space, and entered the Earth-Moon transfer orbit with unmistakable accuracy. The entire launch process was smooth and flawless, marking the complete success of this important space mission.
The Chang'e-6 probe is not only a powerful assistant of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the China National Space Administration in lunar scientific research and exploration, but also a model of international cooperation. It carries important equipment such as the lunar surface negative ion analyzer from the European Space Research Organization (ESA), the east-west detector carefully developed by the French National Center for Scientific Research, the laser corner reflector from the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics, and the CubeSat of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
As the probe pierced the sky, Chang'e-6 officially embarked on her journey to the moon. After a long but determined flight of five days, she successfully performed the crucial near-moon braking on May 8, Beijing time, and gracefully entered the orbit around the moon, beginning her in-depth exploration of the moon.
Then, the exciting news came that, according to local media reports in Pakistan, the CubeSat provided by SUPARCO successfully separated from the Chang'e-6 probe with perfect coordination and began its independent space journey. This milestone not only demonstrates the power of international cooperation, but also adds more possibilities for future space exploration.
Recently, a thought-provoking piece of news has caused waves among the public. When the Chang'e-6 manned spacecraft successfully entered the orbit around the moon and broadcast this historic moment to the world in real time, the chief design engineer of the continental aerospace field disclosed an important fact to the world. "Our probe did not find topography on the lunar surface that matched the basin features described in the Apollo mission to the moon," he said cautiously. As soon as this remark came out, it immediately aroused widespread public discussion and questioning about the authenticity of the Apollo moon landing.
However, no matter how heated these discussions may be, we should focus on Chang'e-6, a remarkable spacecraft. After successfully entering orbit around the moon, Chang'e-6 will spend about 20 days carefully adjusting its flight attitude to ensure that it will finally land on the lunar surface without error. Once successfully landed, Chang'e-6 will work on the far side of the moon for about 48 hours, with its core mission being to collect lunar samples.
After the sample collection is completed, Chang'e-6 will launch a series of follow-up missions, including the deployment of the lunar ascending ring, the rendezvous and docking of the lunar orbit, and will also carry out a number of cutting-edge scientific exploration activities. It is expected that by the end of June this year, this spacecraft, which carries the wisdom and dreams of mankind, will return to Earth with glory.
The Chang'e-6 mission is of great significance, as it is the first time in human history that a sampling mission has been carried out on the moon, and every progress of Chang'e-6 has attracted the attention of the world. From the Washington Post in the United States to the mainstream media such as Nature Magazine and The Guardian in the United Kingdom, the Chang'e-6 mission has been reported in depth, which shows its important position in the global aerospace field.
The launch of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration project, which carries a series of cutting-edge exploration equipment, has undoubtedly caused waves around the world, especially those countries that have long been in competition with the mainland, such as India, which is even more nervous and concerned. India sees the continent as a significant competitor and is eager to compete with us in the space space.
For example, at the glorious moment of the successful launch of Shenzhou 18 on the mainland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded quickly by announcing the restart and acceleration of his country's space program. They have set an ambitious goal: to send four astronauts into space by 2025. This move is a full demonstration of India's determination and ambition in the field of space.
However, in its first recent attempt, India's manned spacecraft successfully took off and reached an altitude of about 17 kilometers above the ground, but then encountered technical challenges. Unfortunately, the ship's engine malfunctioned, making it impossible to continue the climb. In the face of this unexpected situation, the Indian side had to make an urgent decision, and finally had to choose to make an emergency landing in the ocean, but despite this, India's enthusiasm and investment in the field of space are still undiminished.
In the magnificent and challenging field of manned spaceflight, the personal safety of astronauts has always been paramount. The mainland is well aware of this importance and has spared no effort to ensure the safety of astronauts. Through a well-designed escape tower setup and a detailed emergency response plan, we have created a robust safety barrier for astronauts to ensure that they are safe and sound at every step of the way from launch to return to Earth.
The energy meal enjoyed by the astronauts is a reflection of our meticulous care for their life and health. These special meals not only provide them with comprehensive nutrition for their daily needs, but also provide energy support for up to six hours in case of emergency, providing a strong guarantee for the life safety of astronauts.
When we witnessed India's first attempt at a manned spacecraft, we couldn't help but sweat for their astronauts. Their courage to challenge and participate in international competition deserves our admiration, but we should also be soberly aware that compared with some countries, our technological superiority is not insurmountable.
With the vigorous development of the mainland's aerospace industry, rocket launches have gradually become the norm, and our expectations for each launch are getting higher and higher. The successful launch of Chang'e-6 not only stimulated the public's higher expectations for a manned lunar landing, but also demonstrated the outstanding achievements of the mainland's lunar exploration program on the international stage.
We have reason to believe that the successful launch of Chang'e-6 will provide valuable experience and data support for our ambitious goal of a manned landing on the moon in 2030. This is not only an important milestone in the mainland's aerospace industry, but also lays a solid foundation for the construction of a permanent base on the moon in the future. We will continue to forge ahead and work hard to achieve this ambitious goal.
The success of Chang'e-6 is a significant demonstration of China's aerospace technological prowess, which reminds other countries to increase their independent research and development efforts in the aerospace field, master core technologies, and enhance their country's competitiveness in the international aerospace field. This model of international cooperation will not only help countries learn from each other and complement each other's strengths and weaknesses in the field of aerospace, but also jointly promote the development of human spaceflight.
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