XICHANG, Dec. 1 -- The weather at the launch site for China's Chang'e-3 lunar probe will be favorable, a senior engineer with Xichang Satellite Launch Center has said.

Jiang Xiaohua, a senior meteorologist, told Xinhua on Sunday that the weather will be good for the window period for the launch. There will be no rain.

Jiang said cold weather and upper winds may pose challenges as temperature variations will affect the decision on how much fuel will be needed. Strong winds may influence the rocket's trajectory.

China will launch Chang'e-3 lunar probe to the moon at 1:30 a.m. Monday from the launch center.

It will be the first time China has sent a spacecraft to soft land on the surface of an extraterrestrial body.

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The weather at the launch site for China's Chang'e-3 lunar probe will be favorable, a senior engineer with Xichang Satellite Launch Center has said.

Jiang Xiaohua, a senior meteorologist, told Xinhua on Sunday that the weather will be good for the window period for the launch. There will be no rain.

Jiang said cold weather and upper winds may pose challenges as temperature variations will affect the decision on how much fuel will be needed. Strong winds may influence the rocket's trajectory.[Read More]

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