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The mission objective of Chang’e-3 lunar probe is to achieve our first soft-landing and roving exploration on celestial bodies beyond Earth. On the basis of analyzing technological characteristics in the probe development, key technology breakthroughs and technological promoting roles of Chang’e-3 are both described.
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Sun, Z., Jia, Y. & Zhang, H. Technological advancements and promotion roles of Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission. Sci. China Technol. Sci. 56, 2702–2708 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-013-5377-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-013-5377-0