Video: China launches its
first moon orbiter 
China's 1st moon orbiter enters earth
orbit 2007-10-24
18:43:44
Chang'e-1 successfully separated from
carrier rocket 2007-10-24
18:33:49
Last 10-minute preparation ordered for
Chang'e-1 launch 2007-10-24 18:05:27
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The circumlunar satellite Chang'e-1
blasted off on a Long March3A carrier rocket at 6:05 p.m., Oct.24 from the
No. 3 launching tower in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center of
southwestern Sichuan Province.(Xinhua Photo)
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XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's
first lunar probe Chang'e-1 has begun to use solar energy for power supply as
the solar panel of the orbiter was unfolded as planned, according to the control
center. Full story
XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chang'er
Chang'e-1 is successfully separated from carrier rocket as planned, the control
center said. Full story
BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China launched its
first lunar probe on Wednesday, first step into its ambitious three-stage moon
mission, marking a new milestone in the country's space exploration history. Full story
XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's
milestone lunar orbiter project only costs 1 to 1.4 billion yuan (about 133 to
187million U.S. dollars), the same amount as the money used to construct 2 km of
subway in Beijing, said Ouyang Ziyuan, chief scientist of the lunar exploration
program. Full story
XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's
first moon orbiter which is likely to be launched at around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
from a southwest launch center, has been named after "moon lady" Chang'e, a
mythical Chinese goddess who flew to the moon. Full story
BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Testing operators
have started leaving the launching tower in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center,
where China's first lunar probe Chang'e-1 will blast off at around 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday. Full story
XICHANG, Sichuan Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese
press and thousands of tourists have gathered at China's Xichang Satellite
Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province to witness the launch of the
nation's first moon orbiter, which is scheduled to take place at 6:05 p.m. on
Wednesday. Full story
XICHANG, Sichuan, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- China is
busy preparing for the launch of its first moon orbiter which is likely to take
place on Wednesday evening. The rocket is now on the launch pad and all staff
are in position at the site. Chinaview.cn will telecast live the launch of the
orbiter. Full story
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This photo shows a rendering
picture of China's lunar orbiter Chang'e I. China is planning to
launch its first moon orbiter at around 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 from the Xichang
Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province.(Xinhua Photo)
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