The generous and peace-promoting overtures extended by China, through its International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and Deep Space Exploration Projects, have created a propitious moment for the global scientific community to reciprocate by participating in design, development, and operational endeavors in the domains of engineering and scientific exploration. This study emphasizes the significance of embracing this auspicious occasion, highlighting the potential for fruitful collaborations and advancements in the field of lunar and deep space exploration through engagement with China’s ILRS and Deep Space Exploration Projects. Turkiye has also a Lunar Mission which is planned in two phases. The first phase involves the launch of an indigenous spacecraft into Earth’s orbit, with the assistance of international collaboration, culminating in its arrival at the Moon after 2024. In the second phase, the spacecraft will employ a hybrid rocket engine to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. The utilization of a hybrid propulsion system for Turkey’s First Lunar Mission marks a significant milestone. This mission serves as a crucial opportunity to validate essential technologies, such as spacecraft propulsion engines, orbit determination and control software, long-distance communication, and autonomous propulsion systems, in the space environment. A rover housed within the spacecraft will undertake scientific investigations upon landing, with the goal of reaching the Moon’s surface after 2028. Scientific research endeavors encompass the Lunar Neutrals Telescope, various instrument payloads, radiation analysis, and other optical investigations. Marking the commencement of its deep space exploration endeavors, signifying a significant Through Turkiye’s Lunar Mission, Turkiye will actively contribute to the realms of science and technology by conducting scientific experiments. Turkiye’s foray into deep space exploration will unlock new avenues for scientific advancement and technological innovation through international collaboration. Since the 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the significance of international collaboration in Lunar and Deep Space missions, as highlighted by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) in relation to notable projects such as the Chang’e and Tianwen missions, has sparked numerous discussions regarding various opportunities. These discussions encompass strategic planning for lunar exploration, leveraging scientific activities, joint simulations, design and testing endeavors, mission definition and implementation timelines, coordination of launch sites, collaborative missions, and joint exploration initiatives. Additionally, research and development pertaining to space structures and advanced materials, collaborative experiments, data sharing, upper atmosphere and space weather studies, as well as investigations on near Earth objects and space debris, have emerged as promising avenues for exploring the Moon and venturing beyond with the aid of China’s Space Program. China’s unwavering commitment to international collaboration in lunar and deep space exploration has yielded invaluable contributions, propelling our comprehension of the universe and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. With a shared vision, these efforts have brought us closer to unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos, expanding the frontiers of our understanding.
Seizing the Opportunity: Partnering with China’s International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and Deep Space Exploration Projects for Mutual Collaboration and Scientific Advancement
Lect.Notes Mechanical Engineering
International Conference on Mechanical System Dynamics ; 2023 ; Beijing, China September 01, 2023 - September 05, 2023
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical System Dynamics ; Kapitel : 274 ; 3933-3942
2024-06-18
10 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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