The China National Space Administration (CNSA) published four
series of moon pictures and some data sent back by Chang'e-1, the country's first lunar orbiter,
said CNSA spokesman Pei Zhaoyu on Sunday.
The CNSA released the first picture of the moon captured by
Chang'e-1 on November 26, marking the full success of its lunar
probe project.
All the instruments on the Chang'e-1 are in operation now, and
some scientific progress has already been made based on the data
collected by Chang'e-1, said Pei.
Scientific researchers are processing the data taken by the CCD
camera carried by Chang'e-1, and have produced diagrams,
three-dimensional maps and elevation maps of some regions on the
moon.
With the accumulation of data, the precision of maps will also
be enhanced, according to the CNSA. Other instruments on Chang'e-1
are still accumulating data.
The operation, communication, and data transmitting and
processing of the orbiter are all in good condition since November
26, according to CNSA.
According to CNSA, it will continue to publish the lunar
exploration data after analysis.
(Xinhua News Agency, December 10, 2007)
