2024-09-19 10:59:45
MADRID, September 19. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Chinese space rover Yutu-2 has sent new images of the lunar surface from the far side of the Moon, where he arrived in January 2019 and continues to work.
Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, is part of the Chang’e-4 probe that landed in the Von Karman crater in the Pole Aitken Basin. The rover completed its mission for 71 lunar days, marking five years and nine months of operation, well beyond its original design life of three months. The rover has traveled 1,613 meters so far, becoming the longest rover on the moon.
The series of photos, posted on September 10, show many features on the moon’s surface, including flat areas, mountains, impact craters and large rocks, China Media Group (CMG) reported as a referred by CGTN.
While standing on the Moon, Yutu-2 has collected valuable geological information, including data on surface morphology, surface structure and material composition of the Chang’e-4 landing zone. It has also provided important scientific data on geological evolution and the early evolution of the lunar crust.
In addition to Yutu-2, the Chang’e-3 probe and the Chang’e-4 lander also operated on the moon. While some scientific instruments continue to operate and transmit data, Researchers are also evaluating its long-term performance potential.
“The lunar optical probe on board the Chang’e-3 lander is still in operation and constantly cycles on and off every month, although it no longer makes scientific observations. Chang’e-4 is still operational,” Zuo Wei said. deputy chief engineer of the Chang’e-4 project.
In addition, the relay satellites Queqiao and Queqiao-2 are operating in orbit around the Moon. Queqiao primarily provides Earth-Moon reconnection communications for Chang’e-4 and Yutu-2. After completing its mission for Chang’e-6, Queqiao-2 is currently conducting scientific observations in orbit while awaiting the arrival of Chang’e-7, The launch is scheduled for around 2026.
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