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The lunar "local specialty" sent back by Chang'e — Aerospace & Astronomy exhibit for science museums

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Category	Aerospace & Astronomy
Standard size	Custom size
Supply	Single unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead time	Standard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty	1 year, structure and control
Documents	Specification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

A standard catalogue model: the dimensions, control package and finish are fixed, which is what keeps the price and the lead time predictable. Size, colour and interface language can be adapted without a new design cycle.

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01 / Overview

The lunar "local specialties" sent back by Chang'e refer to the lunar samples collected by the Chang'e probe from the lunar surface and brought back to Earth in China's lunar exploration project. These samples have extremely high value for scientific research because they contain important information about the formation and evolution of the moon and even the solar system. The Chang'e-5 probe successfully brought back 1731 grams of lunar soil samples from the near side of the moon, while the Chang'e-6 probe accomplished the feat of human first sampling from the far side of the moon, bringing back 1935.3 grams of precious lunar samples. The study of these lunar samples helps scientists understand the geological history, volcanic activity, and early evolutionary processes of the moon.

02 / How visitors use it

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

At 7:38 am on June 4, 2024, the Chang'e-6 spacecraft launched with lunar samples from the far side of the moon and successfully entered the planned lunar orbit. Chang'e-6 completed the world's first sampling and takeoff of the far side of the moon. On June 2-3, Chang'e-6 successfully completed intelligent rapid sampling in the South Pole Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon, and packaged and stored precious samples from the far side of the moon in the storage device carried by the ascent vehicle, completing the "packing and boxing" of this space express delivery. Digging treasure "focuses on" fast, stable, and accurate ". Due to the limited relay communication time on the far side of the moon, Chang'e-6 adopts fast intelligent sampling technology to shorten the effective working time of lunar sampling to less than 20 hours; At the same time, the probe has withstood the test of temperature difference on the back of the moon, overcome difficulties in measurement and control, lighting, power supply, etc., and collected lunar samples through two methods: drilling with drilling tools and mechanical arm surface sampling. After completing the treasure hunt, take off in three steps. The lunar surface of Chang'e-5.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.