The Wenchang Space Launch Site has said it is ready for the launch of China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe. This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua) The site, located in southern province of Hainan, on Wednesday conducted a final rehearsal for the launch, covering all relevant systems comprehensively. The site's meteorological system has strengthened its monitoring and analysis processes to ensure a successful launch. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe and Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination was transferred vertically to the site's launch area on Saturday. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, making this mission the first of its kind in human history. |
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