Pakistan’s Inaugural Moon Mission, ICUBE-Q, Enters Orbit
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According to reports from Chinese media on Wednesday, China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe, which includes Pakistan’s maiden moon mission, has successfully entered lunar orbit.
The China National Space Administration announced that Chang’e-6 executed a near-moon braking maneuver, allowing it to enter circumlunar orbit at 10:12 a.m. (0212GMT).
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Pakistan’s inaugural lunar satellite, dubbed ICUBE-Q, is part of this Chinese mission and was launched from China’s Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province last Friday.
ICUBE-Q, developed jointly by Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology, China’s Shanghai University, and Pakistan’s SUPARCO, is equipped with two optical cameras designed to capture high-resolution images of the lunar surface.
The satellite’s primary objective is to collect data and images of the moon’s terrain. It features advanced technology to facilitate this task efficiently.
ICUBE-Q marks Pakistan’s entry into lunar exploration, demonstrating the country’s growing capabilities in space technology.
The successful entry of Chang’e-6 and ICUBE-Q into lunar orbit represents a significant milestone in space exploration, showcasing the collaborative efforts between China and Pakistan in advancing scientific knowledge about the moon.
