China News Service, Beijing, November 30 (Guo Chaokai) The reporter learned from the China National Space Administration that on November 30, the flight control team of the Chang'e-5 mission of China's lunar exploration project implemented the Chang'e-5 probe lander and ascender combination as planned. The body is separated from the orbiter and returner assembly.
At 4:40 in the morning, under the precise control of scientific and technical personnel, the Chang'e-5 detector assembly separated smoothly.
Photo courtesy of Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center
Up to now, the various systems of the Chang'e-5 probe are in good condition, and the ground measurement and control communications are normal. The orbiter and returner assembly will continue to fly in an orbit around the moon with an average altitude of about 200 kilometers and wait for the ascender to rendezvous, lander and ascend. The aircraft assembly will choose the opportunity to implement a soft landing on the lunar surface, and perform follow-up work such as automatic sampling.
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