Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Sunday, August 03, 2003
China Sees Breakthroughs in Design of Moon Probe Satellite
China has finished the draft design for its first moon probe satellite. The Chinese Academy of Space Technology says China began to design its moon probe satellite in April last year. Since then, some key problems, such as the design of the satellite orbit, have been tackled.
China has finished the draft design for its first moon probe satellite. The Chinese Academy of Space Technology says China began to design its moon probe satellite in April last year. Since then, some key problems, such as the design of the satellite orbit, have been tackled.
The moon probe program is the first step in China's exploration of deep space, and that Chinese scientists will complete the satellite research and launch in record time.