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Chang´e-2 satellite to be launched in 2010

China will launch its second lunar probe satellite at the end of 2010. The satellite, Chang´e-2, will test key soft landing technologies for the Chang´e-3 and provide high-resolution photo images of the landing area.China has advanced six key technologies of Chang´e-2, including its lunar capture, orbit control and high-resolution stereo camera.

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[Launch Time] Planned at the end of 2010
[Significance] The Chang´e-2 will test key soft landing technologies for the Chang´e-3
[Key Tech] lunar capture, orbit control and research on a high-resolution stereo camera
[Task] test key soft landing technologies for the Chang´e-3; provide high-resolution photo images of the landing area.

China Lunar Probe Program structure

[First Step] Orbital mission
[Second Step] Soft lander
[Third Step] Automated sample return

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