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BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhuanet) -- China will launch its third spacecraft to land on the moon next year as part of its ongoing Lunar Exploration Program. According to the government, the development of the moon craft is on target for next years launch.
The Change-3, named after the Chinese goddess of the moon, includes a lander and rover. The lunar program's chief scientist says Change-3 will make a soft landing on the moon and explore its surface. It is expected to take off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest Chinas Sichuan province in the second half of 2013.
Two lunar orbiters, Change 1 and Change 2 were launched in 2007 and 2010 and successfully completed their missions.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
China to launch Chang'e-3 in 2013 - Xinhua | English.news.cn
The Change-3, named after the Chinese goddess of the moon, includes a lander and rover. The lunar program's chief scientist says Change-3 will make a soft landing on the moon and explore its surface. It is expected to take off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest Chinas Sichuan province in the second half of 2013.
Two lunar orbiters, Change 1 and Change 2 were launched in 2007 and 2010 and successfully completed their missions.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
China to launch Chang'e-3 in 2013 - Xinhua | English.news.cn