China to launch 2nd lunar probe Chang'e II
2010-09-30 02:50:22 GMT2010-09-30 10:50:22 (Beijing Time)
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Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2010 shows scientists examine the fueling system for the Long March CZ-3C rocket, which will boost Chang'e II to a trans-lunar orbit, in Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Xichang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. China will launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e II, at an appropriate time between Oct. 1 and 3, the Xichang Satellite Launch Center announced Wednesday. The series of Chang'e probes is named after a legendary Chinese moon goddess. (Xinhua/Qin Xian'an)
Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2010 shows the Chang'e II lunar probe in Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Xichang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. China will launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e II, at an appropriate time between Oct. 1 and 3, the Xichang Satellite Launch Center announced Wednesday. The series of Chang'e probes is named after a legendary Chinese moon goddess. (Xinhua/Qin Xian'an)
Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2010 shows scientists examine an automatic meteorological station in Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Xichang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. China will launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e II, at an appropriate time between Oct. 1 and 3, the Xichang Satellite Launch Center announced Wednesday. The series of Chang'e probes is named after a legendary Chinese moon goddess. (Xinhua/Qin Xian'an)
Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2010 shows the Chang'e II lunar probe in Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Xichang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. China will launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e II, at an appropriate time between Oct. 1 and 3, the Xichang Satellite Launch Center announced Wednesday. The series of Chang'e probes is named after a legendary Chinese moon goddess.
