Source: clep.org.cn

10-20-2007 10:16

1991 Chinese space experts proposed lunar exploration program proposal, and conducted some advanced research.

1998 COSTIND formally began planning and definition of the concept of China's Lunar Exploration Program.

Nov. 2000 White Paper on China's Space Activities clearly stated to carry out study for deep space exploration centering on lunar exploration.

Jan. 2004 The State Council of China approved the Phase I of the Lunar Exploration Program, i.e. Lunar Orbiting Exploration Project.

Feb. 2004 The leading group for China's Lunar Orbiting Exploration Project established and held its first meeting where the general requirements and development plan of Lunar Orbiting Exploration Project were determined and the lunar exploration program was named Chang'e Program.

Nov. 2004 Chang'e Program completed the design and development in concept phase, the program entered the prototype development phase.

Dec. 2005 R&D and construction of a prototype probe were finished. A large number of key technological problems have been solved through technical problem-tackling, system integration and relevant tests.

2006 R&D and manufacture of flight model of Chang'e-1 satellite and launch vehicle will be finished; TT&C, launch site and ground application system will finish system integration and joint test and be capable of carrying out mission.

 

Editor:Liu Fang