China-Chang'e-5/Drilling
Beijing, China - Dec 2, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of screen showing Moon surface
2. Screen showing lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 probe drilling into lunar soil
3. Various of screen showing lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 probe working on Moon surface
4. Various of screen showing stones on Moon surface
China's Chang'e-5 completed the drilling, sampling and sealing of lunar soil at 04:53 BJT on Wednesday, marking the first automatic sampling on the Moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Wednesday.
It is gathering samples from the surface as planned.
The material will provide further understanding of the geological evolution of the Moon and provide necessary information for better understanding solar activity.
After a successful landing on the near side of the Moon late Tuesday, the Chang'e-5 probe carried out preparations including unfolding solar panels.
The probe uses both a drill and a mechanical arm to collect lunar soil samples.
China-Chang'e-5/Drilling
Dateline : Dec 2, 2020
Location : China
Duration : 1'54
Beijing, China - Dec 2, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of screen showing Moon surface
2. Screen showing lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 probe drilling into lunar soil
3. Various of screen showing lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 probe working on Moon surface
4. Various of screen showing stones on Moon surface
China's Chang'e-5 completed the drilling, sampling and sealing of lunar soil at 04:53 BJT on Wednesday, marking the first automatic sampling on the Moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Wednesday.
It is gathering samples from the surface as planned.
The material will provide further understanding of the geological evolution of the Moon and provide necessary information for better understanding solar activity.
After a successful landing on the near side of the Moon late Tuesday, the Chang'e-5 probe carried out preparations including unfolding solar panels.
The probe uses both a drill and a mechanical arm to collect lunar soil samples.
ID : 8167837
Published : 2020-12-02 12:38
Last Modified : 2020-12-02 19:38:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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