More facilities open to explore the moon

Source: CCTV.com | 11-27-2007 15:47

After sending back its first picture of the moon, lunar probe Chang'e One has now started its exploratory work. It has opened three more facilities to study minerals on the moon and explore space.

Scientists say the facilities are running well. They can examine the mineral elements of the moon by taking pictures and exploring below the surface.

Space environment scientists can also get first-hand data of the moon's environment through these facilities. Scientist say there will soon be a total of 24 facilities on the lunar probe in use.

Editor:Zhang Ning