CCTV Beijing, February 24 News, China's manned lunar exploration mission of the new vehicle name has been determined, the manned spacecraft named "Dream Boat", the lunar lander named "Moon".
"Dream Boat" means to carry the Chinese's aerospace dream, start a new journey, and inherit the family system of Shenzhou and Tianzhou spacecraft; "Lanyue" is taken from the poem "You can go to the moon for nine days", highlighting China's heroism and self-confidence in exploring the universe.
So, what is the Lunar Exploration Project? Why is China exploring the moon? Let's find out!
1. What is the Lunar Exploration Project?
Lunar exploration project, simply put, is a series of activities to carry out scientific exploration and research on the moon by launching spacecraft such as probes and lunar rovers. These activities include, but are not limited to, detailed surveys of the topography, geological structures, mineral resources, and atmospheric environment of the lunar surface, as well as in-depth studies of the internal structure of the Moon and lunar seismic activity.
Second, why do Chinese want to explore the moon?
China's lunar exploration is mainly based on scientific exploration, technology accumulation, resource utilization, and international cooperation and competition.
First of all, the Moon is a close neighbor of the Earth, and by studying the Moon, we can improve our understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe and advance the development of disciplines such as earth science and astronomy. This is of great significance for human beings to understand their place in the universe and to explore the unknown.
Second, the lunar exploration project is a manifestation of the high degree of integration of space technology, and through the implementation of this project, China can accumulate valuable experience in space technology and promote the development of related industries. This plays an important role in enhancing the country's scientific and technological strength and promoting economic development.
In addition, the moon contains abundant mineral resources, such as helium-3, which may become an important energy source for sustainable human development in the future. Through the lunar exploration project, we can understand and use these resources, providing new possibilities for the future development of mankind.
Finally, with the intensification of international competition in space exploration, the lunar exploration project is also an important manifestation of the country's strength and scientific and technological level. Through the implementation of the lunar exploration program, China can strengthen cooperation and exchanges with other countries and enhance its status and influence in the international arena.
Third, how did the Chinese explore the moon?
China's lunar exploration program is based on a three-step strategic plan of "unmanned lunar exploration, manned lunar landing, and establishment of a lunar base", and the first two steps have been completed.
Unmanned Lunar Exploration:
In 2007, China successfully launched its first lunar probe, Chang'e-1, followed by Chang'e-2, Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4. Among them, Chang'e-3 achieved the first soft landing of a Chinese spacecraft on the surface of the moon, and Chang'e-4 landed on the far side of the moon for the first time, marking an important breakthrough in the field of unmanned lunar exploration.
Manned lunar landing: Although China has not yet achieved a manned lunar landing, it has already done a lot of research and preparation in related technologies. In the future, as the technology continues to mature, China is expected to join the ranks of the few countries in the world that have achieved a manned landing on the moon.
4. Future prospects for China's lunar exploration program.
The future of China's lunar exploration program is full of unlimited potential and exciting prospects. With the continuous progress of technology and the accumulation of experience, China will continue to deepen its scientific exploration of the moon and move towards the goal of manned landing on the moon and the establishment of a lunar scientific research station.
First of all, the manned lunar landing is an important milestone in China's lunar exploration program. China is actively researching and preparing technologies to achieve this feat in the coming years. This will not only be a major breakthrough in China's aerospace history, but also contribute new strength to mankind's understanding of the moon.
Second, the establishment of a lunar research station is another important goal of China's lunar exploration program. Such a scientific research station will provide scientists with a long-term and stable observation and research platform, promote the development of lunar science, and is expected to lay the foundation for the future development and utilization of lunar resources.
In addition, China's lunar exploration program will also be expanded to explore other planets. Neighboring planets such as Mars could be targets for future exploration, and by launching equipment such as probes, landers and rovers, China will deepen its scientific understanding of Mars and provide more valuable data for human exploration of the universe.
Conclusion: China's lunar exploration program has gone through a glorious history and accumulated rich space experience. Looking ahead, China will continue to deepen scientific exploration of the moon, and aim at manned lunar landing and the construction of a lunar research station. In the face of technological challenges, the perseverance and innovative spirit of Chinese astronauts are expected. With technological progress and strengthened international cooperation, China's lunar exploration program will open a new chapter, and the lunar scientific research station is expected to become a long-term research platform, promote the progress of lunar science, and lay the foundation for future resource development. The future of China's lunar exploration program will be even more brilliant.