Chang'e 5 sample return mission |
Chang'e 5 sample return mission |
Oct 24 2012, 01:02 PM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10172 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
Of course, a mechanical or electronic failure is likely to end the mission long before the RTG wears out (same as on Curiosity)
Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
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Nov 6 2012, 12:28 AM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 86 Joined: 12-October 05 From: Beijing Member No.: 526 |
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Nov 19 2020, 05:19 AM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10172 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
Launch next week! Here's an interesting paper about using cameras on the sampling arm to map the sampling area. Sampling is twofold on this mission, with a drill and with an arm, doubling the chance of getting something. Monitoring cameras like MSL Hazcams will view the scene, but two cameras on the arm can be used for mapping as well.
https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens...0-1159-2020.pdf Also there is an infrared spectrometer like that on the Yutu and Yutu 2 rovers. The rover instruments are body-fixed but the CE5 version can be pointed and will scan an area near the lander. Fingers crossed - I hope to be mapping the site soon. Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
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Nov 19 2020, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 912 Joined: 15-June 09 From: Lisbon, Portugal Member No.: 4824 |
Launch next week! ESA is collaborating with China on the Chang'e-5 mission, see this article ESA tracks Chang'e-5 Moon mission Most interestingly two dates are given: November 23 for the outbound flight and "around 15 December" for the return to Earth. Fernando |
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