With the continuous deepening of human space exploration, the moon has become our new goal. Recently, China announced that it will launch the "Tiandu-1" and "Tiandu-2" communication and navigation technology test satellites, opening a new chapter in lunar orbit communication and navigation technology.
It is understood that the "Tiandu-1" and "Tiandu-2" satellites are shouldering important tasks. They will fly in formation in lunar orbit to carry out the verification of new technologies for communication and navigation in lunar orbit. Among them, the Tiandu-1 satellite weighs 61 kilograms and is equipped with advanced communication payloads, while the Tiandu-2 satellite weighs 15 kilograms and focuses on the testing of communication and conduction payloads. The two satellites will undergo a number of new technology verifications, including the heterologous calibration of the navigation system, the highly reliable transmission and routing of the communication system, etc.
This mission is of great significance, which not only verifies China's new technology in the field of lunar orbit communication and navigation, but also provides strong support for the subsequent establishment of the Queqiao communication and remote integrated constellation system. Through these experiments, we will gain valuable data and experience that will lay a solid foundation for future lunar exploration and deep space exploration.
According to the plan, the two test satellites will arrive at the Wenchang launch site in China around February 7, 2024, and be launched together with the relay satellite of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project (Queqiao-2 satellite). This moment will be a new milestone in China's aerospace industry, marking a solid step forward in the field of lunar communication and navigation technology.
It is worth mentioning that the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, as a new scientific and technological research and development institution jointly established by the China National Space Administration, Anhui Province and the University of Science and Technology of China, played an important role in this mission. The laboratory is not only a member of the International Astronautical Federation, but also has signed cooperation agreements with other international scientific research institutions to jointly promote international cooperation in lunar exploration and deep space exploration.
Looking forward to the future, with the launch of Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2, we will have a deeper understanding of the moon's environment and resources, and further promote the development of China's aerospace industry. At the same time, it will also provide more possibilities for human beings to explore space and expand their living space. Let's look forward to this exciting moment and witness the brilliant achievements of China's aerospace industry!