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.
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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Launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on October 24, 2007
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Successfully photographed the Lunar surface
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First step in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP)
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