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China could develop dual relay satellite system for Earth-moon communications to reduce geopolitical risks

HELSINKI — Chinese researchers are proposing to combine separate Earth and lunar orbit relay systems to reduce risks and uncertainty associated with relying on ground stations in other countries. China […]

by Andrew Jones August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.
Posted inCivil

Chang’e-6 enters lunar orbit ahead of far side landing attempt

by Andrew Jones May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
An infrared image showing a section of the heavily-cratered far side of the moon and a patchy view of the distant Earth, taken by Tiandu-2, which launched with Queqiao-2 in March 2024.
Posted inCivil

China’s Queqiao-2 relay satellite ready to support lunar far side sample mission

by Andrew Jones April 12, 2024April 12, 2024
The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.
Posted inCivil

China’s Queqiao-2 relay satellite enters lunar orbit

by Andrew Jones March 25, 2024March 25, 2024
Posted inLaunch

China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite to support moon missions

by Andrew Jones March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Posted inCivil

China rolls out rocket for Queqiao-2 lunar satellite launch

by Andrew Jones March 18, 2024March 18, 2024
The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.
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China to launch lunar navigation and communications test satellites

by Andrew Jones February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

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