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The '''Chinese Deep Space Network''' is a network of large antennas and communication facilities that supports the lunar and [[Planet|interplanetary]] [[spacecraft]] missions of [[China]]. |
The '''Chinese Deep Space Network''' is a network of large antennas and communication facilities that supports the lunar and [[Planet|interplanetary]] [[spacecraft]] missions of [[China]]. |
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The network was first needed for the lunar mission [[Chang'e 1]].,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronomy.com/en/News-Observing/News/2007/02/Gearing%20up%20for%20Change.aspx |title=Gearing up for Chang'e |
The network was first needed for the lunar mission [[Chang'e 1]].,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronomy.com/en/News-Observing/News/2007/02/Gearing%20up%20for%20Change.aspx |title=Gearing up for Chang'e |
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The Chinese Deep Space Network is a network of large antennas and communication facilities that supports the lunar and interplanetary spacecraft missions of China. The network was first needed for the lunar mission Chang'e 1.,[1][2] but will be used to support future missions to the moon and Mars. Other similar networks include ESTRACK of the European Space Agency, the Deep Space Network of the United States NASA, the Indian Deep Space Network, and the Soviet Deep Space Network.
Network
As of 2007, the network consisted of:
- Ground control stations in Kashgar and Qingdao (in the Shandong province).
- 18 meter antennas in Qingdao and Kashgar
- A 50 meter antenna at Miyun, near Beijing.
- A 40 meter antenna in Yunnan.
Planned improvements by 2012, to support Chang'e 3 and Chang'e 4, include:[3]
- Upgrades to the ground facilities at Kashgar and Qingdao, and a deep-space ground control station at Jiamusi.
- A new 35-meter antenna at the Kashgar station.
- A 64-meter antenna in Jiamusi.
By 2016, the intent is to construct an additional ground station in South America.
See also
References
- ^ Renjiang Xie (February 14, 2007). "Gearing up for Chang'e".
- ^ Jianguo, Yan; Ping, Jing-Song; Li, Fei (13 July 2008). Precise orbit determination of Smart-1 and Chang'E-1. 37th COSPAR Scientific Assembly.
{{cite conference}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ The Ministry of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China (January 10, 2011). "CHINA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER" (PDF).
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