DESPITE the turmoil around the globe, there is some good news in the realm of space exploration.

China has successfully established the world’s first three-satellite constellation in Earth-moon space, positioned on the Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO).

This achievement marks a significant step in deep-space exploration and future crewed missions.

The satellites, DRO-A and DRO-B, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), have established inter-satellite communication links with DRO-L, a previously launched satellite in near-Earth orbit.

The DRO provides a highly stable orbit, requiring minimal fuel for spacecraft to enter and stay, making it a natural hub for connecting Earth, the moon and deep space.

This milestone demonstrates China’s advancements in deep-space fault recovery and autonomous navigation technologies, paving the way for low-cost deep-space exploration.

Scientists will continue studying the dynamics of the lunar space environment and conducting fundamental research in areas such as quantum mechanics and atomic physics.

China’s three-satellite constellation in Earth-Moon space is a game-changer for deep-space exploration because they provide a stable reference system for spacecraft travelling between Earth and the Moon, improving precision and reliability.

The constellation ensures uninterrupted data transmission, which is crucial for lunar missions and future space endeavours.

This marks a significant leap in space infrastructure.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this project was the rescue operation performed after an anomaly in the upper stage of the carrier rocket prevented two satellites from reaching their........

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