Chinas moon rover sleeps through lunar night

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BEIJING,Dec. 24 --ThemoonroverandlanderofChina"sChang"e3lunarprobemissionwill"sleep"duringthelunarnight,enduringextremelowtemperaturesonthelunarsurface.AccordingtoWuFengleioftheBeijingAerospaceControlCenter,thelanderwill"gotosleep"atabout7a.m.onChristmasDayandthemoonrover,JadeRabbit,willfallasleepatabout1a.m.onBoxingDay.Theforthcominglunarnight,expectedtobeginonDec. 26,willlastforabouttwoweeks,expertswiththecenterestimated.Duringtheir"sleep",bothlanderandroverwillhavetotolerateminus180degreesCelsius.ScientiststestedthelanderearlyTuesdaytoensureitcanstandthetemperaturedrop.Bothlanderandroverarestable,saidWu,addingtheyhavecompletedaseriesofscientifictasksinthepasttwodays.Chang"e-3soft-landedonthemoon"sSinusIridum,ortheBayofRainbows,onDec. 14,establishingChinaasthethirdcountrytocarryoutsuchamissionaftertheUnitedStatesandSovietUnion.Yutu,therover,willsurveythemoon"sgeologicalstructureandsurfacesubstancesandlookfornaturalresourcesforthreemonths,whilethelanderwillconductin-situexplorationatthelandingsiteforoneyear.（Editor：ZhangQian、Yao Chun）Related readingChina"s moon rover flexes musclesDecoding secrets of China』s independent innovationPanoramas of Chang"e-3"s landing zone unveiledChina"s Yutu "naps", awakens and exploresScientists" view: Why do we venture to the moon?Lunar exploration tech takes time to be appliedMost Chang"e-3 science tools activatedCambodian King congratulates China on successful landing of Chang"e-3 probe on moonScientific equipment aboard Chang"e-3 starts workingChina explores moon for science, technology advancementFull coverageChang"e-3 lunar probeWe Recommend

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