The exploration of asteroids has received increasing attention since the 1990s because of the unique information these objects contain about the history of the early solar system.Quasi-satellites are a population of a...The exploration of asteroids has received increasing attention since the 1990s because of the unique information these objects contain about the history of the early solar system.Quasi-satellites are a population of asteroids that co-orbit closely with,but are outside the gravitational control of,the planet.So far,only five Earth quasi-satellites have been recognized,among which(469219)Kamo’oalewa(provisionally designated as 2016 HO3)is currently considered the most stable and the closest of these.However,little is known about this particular asteroid or this class of near-Earth asteroids because of the difficulties of observing them.China has announced that Tianwen-2,the asteroid sample-return mission to Kamo’oalewa,will be launched in 2025.Here,we review the current knowledge of Kamo’oalewa in terms of its physical characteristics,dynamic evolution,surface environment,and origin,and we propose possible breakthroughs that the samples could bring concerning the asteroid Kamo’oalewa as an Earth quasi-satellite.Confirming the origin of Kamo’oalewa,from its prevailing provenance as debris of the Moon,could be a promising start to inferring the evolutionary history of the Moon.This history would probably include a more comprehensive view of the lunar farside and the origin of the asymmetry between the two sides of the Moon.Comparing the samples from the Moon and Kamo’oalewa would also provide new insights into the Earth wind.展开更多
Near-Earth asteroids have gained a lot of interest and the development in low-thrust propulsion technology makes complex deep space exploration missions possible. A mission from low-Earth orbit using low-thrust electr...Near-Earth asteroids have gained a lot of interest and the development in low-thrust propulsion technology makes complex deep space exploration missions possible. A mission from low-Earth orbit using low-thrust electric propulsion system to rendezvous with near-Earth asteroid and bring sample back is investigated. By dividing the mission into five segments, the complex mission is solved separately. Then different methods are used to find optimal trajectories for every segment. Multiple revolutions around the Earth and multiple Moon gravity assists are used to decrease the fuel consumption to escape from the Earth. To avoid possible numerical difficulty of indirect methods, a direct method to parameterize the switching moment and direction of thrust vector is proposed. To maximize the mass of sample, optimal control theory and homotopic approach are applied to find the optimal trajectory. Direct methods of finding proper time to brake the spacecraft using Moon gravity assist are also proposed. Practical techniques including both direct and indirect methods are investigated to optimize trajectories for different segments and they can be easily extended to other missions and more precise dynamic model.展开更多
The parachute container cover ejection separation is the first and foremost motion for the return capsule recovery system,which is related to the success of a recovery system.Adopting the computational fluid dynamics(...The parachute container cover ejection separation is the first and foremost motion for the return capsule recovery system,which is related to the success of a recovery system.Adopting the computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulation and flight dynamics coupling method,the parachute container cover ejection separation is simulated.The rationality of the ejection separation speed and dynamic characteristics of the separation process is analyzed.Meanwhile,the influences of angle of attack,Mach number and ejection separation speed on the parachute container cover ejection are also investigated.Results show that the ejection separation speed design is reasonable.It has a certain design margin for parachute container cover to escape from the wake region,and to pull out the drag parachute completely.The results may provide a theoretical basis for recovery system engineering design of the lunar exploration project.展开更多
Chang’e-5 explorer successfully acquired lunar regolith core samples from depths of greater than 1 m of lunar surface.This study analyzed the lunar core drilling process based on the telemetry data,image information,...Chang’e-5 explorer successfully acquired lunar regolith core samples from depths of greater than 1 m of lunar surface.This study analyzed the lunar core drilling process based on the telemetry data,image information,and returned samples to optimize the sampling device design and enhance the understanding of the lunar regolith.In particular,a prediction method for the projected drilling path and local terrain fitting of drilling dip angle was proposed based on the flight events recorded during the core drilling process and the image information acquired before,during,and after sampling.The results revealed that the drilling dip angle of Chang’e-5 was approximately2.3.,and the deviation of the drilling length and depth was less than 2 mm.For continuous drilling,a fusion method based on telemetry data and image information was applied to determine the demarcation point of drilling with and without the lunar soil.The position of the demarcation point implied that the drilling point remained at approximately 6 mm loose soil,thereby lagging the action of the force response.Additionally,a characteristic parameter comparison method was proposed for the lunar and ground drilling to analyze the status of the lunar soil.Furthermore,the analysis results revealed that the majority of the Chang’e-5 drilling samples were derived from 0–73.8 cm below the lunar surface and few samples were extracted below 73.8 cm,as the drilling encountered several rocky regions.Moreover,the drilling point exhibited two prominent stratification variations at~28.7 cm and~70 cm below the lunar surface.Ultimately,the preliminary relationship between sample dissected position in soft tube and drilling displacement was analyzed.The segmented estimation results can support research on subsurface lunar soil.展开更多
This article reviews Mars sampling and return technology,by retrieving and analyzing the patents of domestic and foreign sampling equipment and mechanism technology,Mars surface removal technology and ultra-highspeed ...This article reviews Mars sampling and return technology,by retrieving and analyzing the patents of domestic and foreign sampling equipment and mechanism technology,Mars surface removal technology and ultra-highspeed light and small sample return technology.It conducts patent analysis from the macro-technical view down to the micro-specific content view using statistical,quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.In the process of macro-analysis,it analyzes patent data from multiple perspectives such as time,region,technical composition,and applicants,and establishes the development trends for Mars sampling and return technology at home and abroad.In the process of micro-analysis,through the analysis and interpretation of key patents,we can learn the development priorities and development direction of foreign Mars sampling and return technology.This paper also proposes China’s Mars sampling and return technology development suggestions.展开更多
FORAY INTO THE SPACE FRONTIER.The Tianwen-2 probe,China's first asteroid sample-return spacecraft,pictured alongside Earth,during its deep-space journey.The image was acquired by a monitoring camera mounted on the...FORAY INTO THE SPACE FRONTIER.The Tianwen-2 probe,China's first asteroid sample-return spacecraft,pictured alongside Earth,during its deep-space journey.The image was acquired by a monitoring camera mounted on the probe's robotic arm and released by the China National Space Administration(CNSA)on October 1.展开更多
Sulfate minerals are widely distributed across various geological settings on Earth and provide critical insights into a range of geochemical processes and environmental evolution.Both modern and ancient sulfates poss...Sulfate minerals are widely distributed across various geological settings on Earth and provide critical insights into a range of geochemical processes and environmental evolution.Both modern and ancient sulfates possess exceptional potential for preserving biosignatures.Recent studies utilizing remote sensing and in situ exploration techniques have identified extensive sulfate-bearing deposits on the Martian surface.Investigating the habitability and the potential for biosignature preservation in these regions is a key focus in the search for life on Mars.Therefore,this review synthesizes the types,distribution,and formation environments of terrestrial sulfate minerals and summarizes the occurrence and preservation characteristics of biosignatures within both modern and ancient terrestrial sulfates.In light of the current understanding of the occurrence of Martian sulfates,the study further explores the potential for biosignature preservation within Martian sulfate deposits.Finally,drawing on results from current in situ life-detection missions and the objectives of forthcoming Mars sample return missions,this paper provides scientific recommendations for biosignature detection strategies and landing site selection in future Mars exploration missions.展开更多
Lunar soil simulants(LSSs)are terrestrial materials synthesized in order to mimic the aspects of lunar soil which is crucial to the emulating test technology for building a permanently manned lunar base.Here,we prepar...Lunar soil simulants(LSSs)are terrestrial materials synthesized in order to mimic the aspects of lunar soil which is crucial to the emulating test technology for building a permanently manned lunar base.Here,we prepare a set of high-fidelity LSSs called by Beihang-3(BH-3)through systematically studying the morphological,chemical composition,mineralogical,and crystallographic of lunar basalt fragments returned by Chang'e-5(CE-5).BH-3,with a median particle size difference of less than 10μm compared to CE-5 lunar soil,is composed of clinopyroxene,plagioclase,olivine,and ilmenite whose crystal structures match those of CE-5 lunar soil,exhibiting comparable Raman spectral characteristics.In addition,the oxide content of Si,Fe,Al,Ca,Ti,and Mg in BH-3 deviates by less than±5%from the average composition of CE-5 samples.This compositional and structural similarity makes BH-3 a thermophysical-equivalent simulant,exhibiting heat-related properties analogous to those of CE-5 lunar soil.Furthermore,the compressive strength of sintered BH-3 specimens increases by 401%when the sintering temperature increases from 1100℃ to 1175℃,while the porosity decreases by 17.3%.The compressive strength of sintered high-fidelity LSS is comparable to high-strength concrete used in Earth construction,making it sufficient to support in-situ lunar construction.展开更多
This paper describes the guidance and navigation technique used by Hayabusa2 for the asteroid rendezvous operation to reach Ryugu.The operation results,including the achieved guidance and navigation performance,are al...This paper describes the guidance and navigation technique used by Hayabusa2 for the asteroid rendezvous operation to reach Ryugu.The operation results,including the achieved guidance and navigation performance,are also summarized.Multiple assessment and navigation teams worked closely to provide reliable navigation solutions with a short solution delivery cycle.Although the uncertainty of the Ryugu’s ephemeris was considerable before Hayabusa2’s arrival,a combination of radiometric-optical hybrid navigation and a stochastic-constrained optimum guidance method was able to achieve an accuracy of less than 100 m and 1 cm/s,and the arrival was precisely timed.展开更多
1 Overview of Chang'e-5 project As the final step of the"three-step''development strategy(i.e.,orbiting,landing and sample returning)of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program,the Chang,e-5 project aims...1 Overview of Chang'e-5 project As the final step of the"three-step''development strategy(i.e.,orbiting,landing and sample returning)of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program,the Chang,e-5 project aims to achieve moon surface sampling and retrieving for the first time in China.It was initiated with the approval of the State Council in January 2011.展开更多
In December 2020, Chang’E-5(CE-5), China’s first lunar sample return mission, successfully collected samples totaling 1731 g from the northern Oceanus Procellarum. The landing site was located in a young mare plain,...In December 2020, Chang’E-5(CE-5), China’s first lunar sample return mission, successfully collected samples totaling 1731 g from the northern Oceanus Procellarum. The landing site was located in a young mare plain, a great distance from those of Apollo and Luna missions. These young mare basalts bear critical scientific significance as they could shed light on the nature of the lunar interior(composition and structure) as well as the recent volcanism on the Moon. In this article, we investigated a CE-5 basalt sample(CE5 C0000 YJYX065) using a combination of state-of-art techniques, including high resolution X-ray tomographic microscopy(HR-XTM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS)-based scanning electron microscope(SEM), and electron probe microanalysis(EPMA) to reveal its 3 D petrology and minerology.Our results show that this sample has a fine-to medium-grained subophitic texture, with sparse olivine phenocrysts setting in the groundmass of pyroxene, plagioclase, ilmenite and trace amounts of other phases. It has an extremely high ilmenite modal abundance(17.8 vol%) and contains a significant amount(0.5 vol%) of Ca-phosphate grains. The mineral chemistry is in excellent agreement with that of Apollo and Luna high-Ti basalts. The major phase pyroxenes also display strong chemical zoning with compositions following the trends observed in Apollo high-Ti basalts. Based on current data, we came to the conclusion that CE5 C0000 YJYX065 is a high-Ti mare basalt with a rare earth element(REE) enriched signature. This provides a rigid ground-truth for the geological context at the CE-5 landing site and clarifies the ambiguity inferred from remote sensing surveys.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42241106 and 42388101).
文摘The exploration of asteroids has received increasing attention since the 1990s because of the unique information these objects contain about the history of the early solar system.Quasi-satellites are a population of asteroids that co-orbit closely with,but are outside the gravitational control of,the planet.So far,only five Earth quasi-satellites have been recognized,among which(469219)Kamo’oalewa(provisionally designated as 2016 HO3)is currently considered the most stable and the closest of these.However,little is known about this particular asteroid or this class of near-Earth asteroids because of the difficulties of observing them.China has announced that Tianwen-2,the asteroid sample-return mission to Kamo’oalewa,will be launched in 2025.Here,we review the current knowledge of Kamo’oalewa in terms of its physical characteristics,dynamic evolution,surface environment,and origin,and we propose possible breakthroughs that the samples could bring concerning the asteroid Kamo’oalewa as an Earth quasi-satellite.Confirming the origin of Kamo’oalewa,from its prevailing provenance as debris of the Moon,could be a promising start to inferring the evolutionary history of the Moon.This history would probably include a more comprehensive view of the lunar farside and the origin of the asymmetry between the two sides of the Moon.Comparing the samples from the Moon and Kamo’oalewa would also provide new insights into the Earth wind.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11432001)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program(Grant No.20131089268)
文摘Near-Earth asteroids have gained a lot of interest and the development in low-thrust propulsion technology makes complex deep space exploration missions possible. A mission from low-Earth orbit using low-thrust electric propulsion system to rendezvous with near-Earth asteroid and bring sample back is investigated. By dividing the mission into five segments, the complex mission is solved separately. Then different methods are used to find optimal trajectories for every segment. Multiple revolutions around the Earth and multiple Moon gravity assists are used to decrease the fuel consumption to escape from the Earth. To avoid possible numerical difficulty of indirect methods, a direct method to parameterize the switching moment and direction of thrust vector is proposed. To maximize the mass of sample, optimal control theory and homotopic approach are applied to find the optimal trajectory. Direct methods of finding proper time to brake the spacecraft using Moon gravity assist are also proposed. Practical techniques including both direct and indirect methods are investigated to optimize trajectories for different segments and they can be easily extended to other missions and more precise dynamic model.
基金Supported by the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(2012ZC52035)
文摘The parachute container cover ejection separation is the first and foremost motion for the return capsule recovery system,which is related to the success of a recovery system.Adopting the computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulation and flight dynamics coupling method,the parachute container cover ejection separation is simulated.The rationality of the ejection separation speed and dynamic characteristics of the separation process is analyzed.Meanwhile,the influences of angle of attack,Mach number and ejection separation speed on the parachute container cover ejection are also investigated.Results show that the ejection separation speed design is reasonable.It has a certain design margin for parachute container cover to escape from the wake region,and to pull out the drag parachute completely.The results may provide a theoretical basis for recovery system engineering design of the lunar exploration project.
基金supported by the National Medium and Longterm Science and Technology Major Special Project of ChinaYoung Top Talents Foundation of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation+1 种基金Pre-research project on Civil Aerospace Technologies by CNSA under Grant D020201the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Research on Supporting Management Strategy of Scientific Research Activities in Lunar Exploration under Grant 42142033)。
文摘Chang’e-5 explorer successfully acquired lunar regolith core samples from depths of greater than 1 m of lunar surface.This study analyzed the lunar core drilling process based on the telemetry data,image information,and returned samples to optimize the sampling device design and enhance the understanding of the lunar regolith.In particular,a prediction method for the projected drilling path and local terrain fitting of drilling dip angle was proposed based on the flight events recorded during the core drilling process and the image information acquired before,during,and after sampling.The results revealed that the drilling dip angle of Chang’e-5 was approximately2.3.,and the deviation of the drilling length and depth was less than 2 mm.For continuous drilling,a fusion method based on telemetry data and image information was applied to determine the demarcation point of drilling with and without the lunar soil.The position of the demarcation point implied that the drilling point remained at approximately 6 mm loose soil,thereby lagging the action of the force response.Additionally,a characteristic parameter comparison method was proposed for the lunar and ground drilling to analyze the status of the lunar soil.Furthermore,the analysis results revealed that the majority of the Chang’e-5 drilling samples were derived from 0–73.8 cm below the lunar surface and few samples were extracted below 73.8 cm,as the drilling encountered several rocky regions.Moreover,the drilling point exhibited two prominent stratification variations at~28.7 cm and~70 cm below the lunar surface.Ultimately,the preliminary relationship between sample dissected position in soft tube and drilling displacement was analyzed.The segmented estimation results can support research on subsurface lunar soil.
文摘This article reviews Mars sampling and return technology,by retrieving and analyzing the patents of domestic and foreign sampling equipment and mechanism technology,Mars surface removal technology and ultra-highspeed light and small sample return technology.It conducts patent analysis from the macro-technical view down to the micro-specific content view using statistical,quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.In the process of macro-analysis,it analyzes patent data from multiple perspectives such as time,region,technical composition,and applicants,and establishes the development trends for Mars sampling and return technology at home and abroad.In the process of micro-analysis,through the analysis and interpretation of key patents,we can learn the development priorities and development direction of foreign Mars sampling and return technology.This paper also proposes China’s Mars sampling and return technology development suggestions.
文摘FORAY INTO THE SPACE FRONTIER.The Tianwen-2 probe,China's first asteroid sample-return spacecraft,pictured alongside Earth,during its deep-space journey.The image was acquired by a monitoring camera mounted on the probe's robotic arm and released by the China National Space Administration(CNSA)on October 1.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFF0504000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42272274)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0716100)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(Grant No.2024AFB692)the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(FDCT)(Grant No.0052/2024/RIA1)。
文摘Sulfate minerals are widely distributed across various geological settings on Earth and provide critical insights into a range of geochemical processes and environmental evolution.Both modern and ancient sulfates possess exceptional potential for preserving biosignatures.Recent studies utilizing remote sensing and in situ exploration techniques have identified extensive sulfate-bearing deposits on the Martian surface.Investigating the habitability and the potential for biosignature preservation in these regions is a key focus in the search for life on Mars.Therefore,this review synthesizes the types,distribution,and formation environments of terrestrial sulfate minerals and summarizes the occurrence and preservation characteristics of biosignatures within both modern and ancient terrestrial sulfates.In light of the current understanding of the occurrence of Martian sulfates,the study further explores the potential for biosignature preservation within Martian sulfate deposits.Finally,drawing on results from current in situ life-detection missions and the objectives of forthcoming Mars sample return missions,this paper provides scientific recommendations for biosignature detection strategies and landing site selection in future Mars exploration missions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52308427)to Siqi ZHOUthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities to Feng LI and Siqi ZHOUthe Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(Grant No.YESS20230576)to Siqi ZHOU。
文摘Lunar soil simulants(LSSs)are terrestrial materials synthesized in order to mimic the aspects of lunar soil which is crucial to the emulating test technology for building a permanently manned lunar base.Here,we prepare a set of high-fidelity LSSs called by Beihang-3(BH-3)through systematically studying the morphological,chemical composition,mineralogical,and crystallographic of lunar basalt fragments returned by Chang'e-5(CE-5).BH-3,with a median particle size difference of less than 10μm compared to CE-5 lunar soil,is composed of clinopyroxene,plagioclase,olivine,and ilmenite whose crystal structures match those of CE-5 lunar soil,exhibiting comparable Raman spectral characteristics.In addition,the oxide content of Si,Fe,Al,Ca,Ti,and Mg in BH-3 deviates by less than±5%from the average composition of CE-5 samples.This compositional and structural similarity makes BH-3 a thermophysical-equivalent simulant,exhibiting heat-related properties analogous to those of CE-5 lunar soil.Furthermore,the compressive strength of sintered BH-3 specimens increases by 401%when the sintering temperature increases from 1100℃ to 1175℃,while the porosity decreases by 17.3%.The compressive strength of sintered high-fidelity LSS is comparable to high-strength concrete used in Earth construction,making it sufficient to support in-situ lunar construction.
基金JSPS KAKENHI Grant No.18H01628 also supported this work.
文摘This paper describes the guidance and navigation technique used by Hayabusa2 for the asteroid rendezvous operation to reach Ryugu.The operation results,including the achieved guidance and navigation performance,are also summarized.Multiple assessment and navigation teams worked closely to provide reliable navigation solutions with a short solution delivery cycle.Although the uncertainty of the Ryugu’s ephemeris was considerable before Hayabusa2’s arrival,a combination of radiometric-optical hybrid navigation and a stochastic-constrained optimum guidance method was able to achieve an accuracy of less than 100 m and 1 cm/s,and the arrival was precisely timed.
文摘1 Overview of Chang'e-5 project As the final step of the"three-step''development strategy(i.e.,orbiting,landing and sample returning)of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program,the Chang,e-5 project aims to achieve moon surface sampling and retrieving for the first time in China.It was initiated with the approval of the State Council in January 2011.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB 41000000)the Civil Aerospace Pre-research Projects (D020202 and D020302)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41773059, 41873076, 41803051, 41973060, 42073060, and 42173044)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFA0716100)the Minor Planet Foundation of China
文摘In December 2020, Chang’E-5(CE-5), China’s first lunar sample return mission, successfully collected samples totaling 1731 g from the northern Oceanus Procellarum. The landing site was located in a young mare plain, a great distance from those of Apollo and Luna missions. These young mare basalts bear critical scientific significance as they could shed light on the nature of the lunar interior(composition and structure) as well as the recent volcanism on the Moon. In this article, we investigated a CE-5 basalt sample(CE5 C0000 YJYX065) using a combination of state-of-art techniques, including high resolution X-ray tomographic microscopy(HR-XTM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS)-based scanning electron microscope(SEM), and electron probe microanalysis(EPMA) to reveal its 3 D petrology and minerology.Our results show that this sample has a fine-to medium-grained subophitic texture, with sparse olivine phenocrysts setting in the groundmass of pyroxene, plagioclase, ilmenite and trace amounts of other phases. It has an extremely high ilmenite modal abundance(17.8 vol%) and contains a significant amount(0.5 vol%) of Ca-phosphate grains. The mineral chemistry is in excellent agreement with that of Apollo and Luna high-Ti basalts. The major phase pyroxenes also display strong chemical zoning with compositions following the trends observed in Apollo high-Ti basalts. Based on current data, we came to the conclusion that CE5 C0000 YJYX065 is a high-Ti mare basalt with a rare earth element(REE) enriched signature. This provides a rigid ground-truth for the geological context at the CE-5 landing site and clarifies the ambiguity inferred from remote sensing surveys.
