Will Chang'e-6 only work one day on the moon? Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4 are still in operation.

It is worth noting that Chang'e-6 only took about one day from the successful landing on the lunar surface to the successful completion of the sampling mission. The collected samples are then transported back to Earth. However, we can't help but ask, is Chang'e-6, which landed on the moon, really only has a working life of one day? This is indeed regrettable, after all, Chang'e-3 has been in continuous operation for more than a decade, and Chang'e-4 is still operating stably. So, is it possible to let Chang'e-6 take on some more tasks? It is a pity that it was launched with such great pains and only for a short period of time.

Chang'e-6, as the successor of the Chang'e-5 lunar exploration project, has shown remarkable similarities with the former in multiple dimensions, and when Chang'e-5 successfully completed the collection of lunar samples and returned to Earth, its lander completed its historical mission, like a meteor streaked across the night sky, short and dazzling. Chang'e-5's main focus is on performing sampling and recovery missions accurately and efficiently, so its lander was designed without much thought of giving it additional complications, for practical and efficient reasons. Because too many functions mean more load, and an increase in load will directly lead to a sharp increase in fuel consumption, in the event of an unforeseen challenge in the mission, it may lead to the failure of the entire mission, such a risk is obviously unacceptable.

So in the face of higher landing difficulty, will Chang'e-6 follow in the footsteps of Chang'e-5 and make the lander a relic on the moon after only performing a soil excavation mission? The answer is no. Careful observers will find that in addition to the basic soil excavation tasks, Chang'e-6 is also equipped with a series of advanced scientific research equipment, including a winter detector from France, a negative ion detector from Europe, and a laser corner reflector from Italy. These devices need to be operated on the surface of the moon in the field, which undoubtedly gives Chang'e-6 more scientific missions.

As a result, Chang'e-6 will not quickly become a remnant of the moon after completing soil excavation, as Chang'e-5 did. On the contrary, it is expected to continue to carry out in-depth scientific research activities on the far side of the moon and explore more unknown aspects of the moon. From this point of view, the service life of Chang'e-6 will not only surpass that of its predecessor Chang'e-5, but also be more likely to leave a more significant mark in the history of lunar exploration and become a leader among rising stars.

In the field of lunar exploration, the Winter Detector plays a unique role, and its core mission is to detect the amount of winter gas in the atmosphere on the lunar surface. This may be confusing to many, because we are usually told that the surface of the moon is a near-vacuum environment, how can there be an atmosphere, and how can it be possible to detect the gases in it?

In fact, when we say that there is no air on the surface of the moon, it is a statement relative to the Earth's atmosphere. It is true that the atmosphere of the Moon is so thin that the spacecraft cannot use a parachute when landing. But this does not mean that the surface of the moon is completely free of gas. After in-depth research by scientists, we know that there are extremely trace amounts of gas on the surface of the moon, and these gases even contain some radioactive gas components.

It is worth mentioning that winter gas does not come from outside the moon and is not naturally present in the atmosphere. They are actually the product of the decay process of radioactive materials in the soil of the moon. These radioactive materials are originally in solid form, which is difficult to detect directly. However, during decay, they are converted into winter gases and potentially released into trace amounts of the atmosphere on the lunar surface.

Therefore, the mission of the Winter Detector is to capture these winter gases released into the atmosphere on the surface of the Moon and provide scientists with important information about the radioactive composition of the lunar soil by accurately measuring their content. This exploration process not only challenges the limits of existing technologies, but also provides valuable clues for mankind to understand the tectonic and evolutionary history of the Moon.

There is no doubt that changes in the density of matter on the planet we live in can be used as a key indicator of the occurrence of earthquakes. In fact, tiny cracks caused by tiny vibrations in the Earth's interior will cause gas build-up in the rocks below ground to leak out, allowing the surface to detect a corresponding increase in air temperature. This change, at the very least, hints at a variation in the underground structure and may even harbinge the imminent arrival of an earthquake of greater magnitude.

However, since earthquakes are virtually non-existent on the Moon, it is impossible to predict earthquakes. However, measurements using the density of this material can still be used to delve into the soil composition of the Moon. It is also worth noting that a European device called the Negative Ion Detector is mainly used to study the lunar atmosphere. Through the study of negative ions in the atmosphere, we can indirectly analyze the influence of solar wind on the lunar surface, and then provide more clues and evidence for revealing the formation process of lunar soil.

Whether it's a detector specifically designed to investigate environmental conditions in winter, or a negative ion detector that accurately analyzes air quality, the task is far from a one-day task. With the launch of the Chang'e-6 ascent vehicle, the two instruments installed on the lander will undoubtedly continue their mission to continue to provide valuable data for human exploration of the moon. However, their long-term stability will be tested by a number of key factors, and the detailed configuration of Chang'e-6 will be decisive.

The power supply is the cornerstone of the continuous operation of both detectors. The solar panels and batteries installed on the landers provide them with the necessary electrical energy, but at some point in the future, if the power supply is insufficient, their operational condition will be precarious. Second, the extreme temperature difference of the Moon poses a serious challenge to electronic devices. Especially during the moonlit night, the temperature of the lunar surface plummets to extremely low levels, which can lead to damage or even failure of the equipment, and whether Chang'e-6 has taken effective insulation measures will be directly related to whether these equipment can survive the first moonlit night.

Looking back at past lunar exploration missions, one of the secrets of Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4's long-term work on the moon is that they carry isotope heat sources. This device provides a stable source of heat for the lander and ensures the normal operation of the instrument in harsh environments, and whether Chang'e-6 is equipped with a similar heat source will directly determine the long-term performance of its electronic equipment.

Although India's lunar lander had hoped for an isotope heat source on the first moonlit night, but it ultimately failed, this does not mean that it is impossible to survive the moonlit night without a heat source. It remains to be seen what kind of challenges Chang'e-6's electronics will face. However, even without an isotope heat source, Chang'e-6 still has great potential to provide long-term service to humanity. Even if the winter detector and negative ion detector do not work normally under certain conditions, other equipment and functions of Chang'e-6 can continue to play a role and contribute to the cause of human lunar exploration.