Get ready, space enthusiasts! 🚀 China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe is gearing up for an epic journey to the far side of the moon on May 3rd, as announced by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Wednesday.
This mission is a game-changer! For the first time in human history, a probe will collect samples from the moon's mysterious far side. 🌕✨ Talk about taking \"over the moon\" to a whole new level!
Currently, the excitement is building at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China’s Hainan Province. Preparations are in full swing, and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket is about to get a fuel boost, according to the CNSA.
But here's where it gets tricky: there's only a narrow 50-minute launch window on two consecutive days. 😱 To make it happen, the rocket team has mapped out a whopping 10 different trajectories! Talk about precision planning. 🎯
On Wednesday, the Wenchang Space Launch Site held a final rehearsal, making sure everything is picture-perfect for the big day. The meteorological team is on high alert, keeping a close eye on the skies to ensure nothing rains on this lunar parade. ☁️🌦️
Just last Saturday, the Chang'e-6 probe and the Long March-5 Y8 rocket were moved vertically to the launch area. It's all systems go for May 3rd! 🙌
So mark your calendars and keep your eyes on the stars. China’s about to make lunar history, and we can't wait to see what's on the other side! 🌌🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
