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10:10, 11-Jan-2019
China's Chang'e-4 probe sends back panoramic image of far side of Moon
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10:04, 14-Jan-2019
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The Chang'e-4 lander, its rover Yutu-2, and relay satellite Queqiao are all in a stable condition as of 8 a.m. on Friday, and work is being carried out accordingly, according to China National Space Administration (CNSA).
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The topographic and geomorphological camera configured on the lander completed the ring shoot, and the researchers produced a clear ring image map based on the data sent back by the relay satellite.
The panoramic image of the far side of the Moon. /CNSA Photo
The panoramic image of the far side of the Moon. /CNSA Photo
Based on the image map taken by the landing camera, the researchers completed a preliminary analysis of the lunar topography and geomorphology around the landing site.
(Cover: The panoramic ring image of the far side of the Moon /CNSA Photo)