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Yangting Lin1, Wei Yang1, Hui Zhang1
1Key Laboratory of Earth and Planetary Physics, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China.
Science Bulletin
|May 22, 2024
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Lunar science and exploration
- Planetary geology
- Space mission engineering
Background:
- The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP), or Chang'e (CE) Project, has achieved significant milestones in lunar exploration.
- Past missions successfully demonstrated capabilities for lunar surface access, return, far-side exploration, and sample collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the benefits of crewed lunar exploration in conjunction with robotic missions.
- To refine scientific questions for future lunar exploration, considering engineering and technological requirements.
Main Methods:
- Review of past Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) achievements.
- Analysis of proposed crewed lunar exploration strategies.
- Identification of synergies between crewed and robotic exploration.
Main Results:
- CLEP has successfully developed and demonstrated key lunar mission capabilities.
- Historic achievements include far-side landing and collection of young volcanic samples.
- A two-phase crewed exploration strategy is proposed, including scientific expeditions.
Conclusions:
- Crewed lunar missions, integrated with robotic capabilities, are essential for advancing lunar science.
- This research provides a foundation for future lunar exploration objectives and highlights the importance of human presence.
- Future missions aim for scientific exploration and utilization, enhancing understanding of lunar evolution.
