Chinese Deep Space Network

Chinese Deep Space Network

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:

Planned improvements by 2012, to support Chang'e 3 and Chang'e 4, include:[3]

  • Upgrades to the ground facilities at Kashi and Quingdao, and a deep-space ground control station at Jiamusi.
  • A new 35-meter antenna at the Kashi station.
  • A 64-meter antenna in Jiamusi.

By 2016, the intent is to construct an additional ground station in South America.

See also

References

  1. ^ Renjiang Xie (February 14, 2007). "Gearing up for Chang'e". http://www.astronomy.com/en/News-Observing/News/2007/02/Gearing%20up%20for%20Change.aspx. 
  2. ^ Jianguo, Yan; Ping, Jing-Song; Li, Fei (13 July 2008). "Precise orbit determination of Smart-1 and Chang'E-1". 37th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2008cosp...37.1381J. 
  3. ^ The Ministry of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China (January 10, 2011). "CHINA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER". http://www.china-un.org/eng/chinaandun/economicdevelopment/kj/P020110115006622904427.pdf. 

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