What is the Chang E-4 and why is it so significant in terms of technology?

‘Chang’e No. 4’) is a robotic spacecraft mission, part of the second phase of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. China achieved humanity’s first soft landing on the far side of the Moon, on 3 January 2019. The mission is the follow-up to Chang’e 3, the first Chinese landing on the Moon.

What was the purpose of the Chang E-4 mission?

Chang’e-4 lander instruments: Low Frequency Spectrometer (LFS): Studies low-frequency radio emissions from the Sun and Moon, using the Moon to block radio emissions from Earth. Lunar Lander Neutrons and Dosimetry experiment (LND): Measures radiation dosages on the Moon to plan for future human exploration.

What is the significance of lunar exploration?

In addition to providing information relevant to understanding the origin and earliest evolution of the Earth–Moon system, a vigorous lunar exploration programme would greatly add to our knowledge of the inner Solar System, and especially the near-Earth, cosmic environment throughout most of Solar System history.

What did Chang E-4 discover?

– “Chang’e-4 rover discovered a dark greenish and glistening impact melt breccia in a crater during its traverse on the floor of Von Karman crater within the South Pole Aitken (SPA) basin on the lunar farside,” researchers wrote in the study.

What is the story of Chang E?

Chang E was a beautiful young girl working in the Jade Emperor’s palace in heaven, where immortals, good people and fairies lived. One day, she accidentally broke a precious porcelain jar. Angered, the Jade Emperor banished her to live on earth, where ordinary people lived.

What does Chang E stand for?

goddess of the Moon
Chang’e (Chinese: 嫦娥; pinyin: Cháng’é, unofficially rendered as Chang-Er or Chang-o for simpler pronunciation), originally known as Heng’e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon.

Who named the Moon?

Earth’s moon, the longest known of all, was given the name “Selene” by the Greeks and “Luna” by the Romans, each a goddess.

Which place has historical importance on the Moon?

The first footprint of Neil Armstrong was preserved on the moon land. Beside the footprint was a grand statue of Armstrong. At the base of the statue were carved the first words uttered by a human on the moon. ‘One small step for a man, one giant leap of mankind.

What are Chang E Powers?

Powers

• Nigh-Omniscience: Chang’e can possible see events on earth as she seems to be aware of modern culture such as pop music, large stadiums, and the use of special effects in performances.
• Flight/Levitation: Chang’e seems able to fly and levitate in the song Ultraluminary.

What is the story of Chang E and houyi?

Story. According to legend, Chang’e and her husband Houyi were immortals living in heaven. Having failed to order his sons to stop ruining the earth, the Jade Emperor summoned Houyi for help. Houyi, using his legendary archery skills, shot down nine of the sons, but spared one son to be the sun.