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- China's first lunar orbiter
- Named Chang'e 1, after a mythological character who floated to the MoonSina.com: China's first lunar probe Chang'e-1 blasts off (October 24, 2007)
- Launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on October 24, 2007
- Successfully photographed the Lunar surface
- Photo publicly released on November 26, 2007Chinese National Space Administration: China publishes first moon picture (November 26, 2007)
- First step in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP)
- Supposedly tested technology for developing remote-controlled space-based weaponry during the launch processBreibart.com: China to test space weapon in launching moon satellite (October 23, 2007)
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The Chinese government launched its first lunar probe on October 24, 2007. Named Chang'e 1, the orbiter is the first step in a series of missions to photograph, map and study the surface of the Moon.
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Further Scientific Goals
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program's further plans for the Moon include:- Mapping the lunar surface
- Surveying the elements present on the surface
- Analyzing soil depth and composition
- Study space weather between the Earth and the MoonESA: new mission to Moon lifts off (October 24, 2007)
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