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    Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
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    Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
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    Jan 11 at 12:45






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    NOtice by the way that this five year old question now seems to be answered! space.stackexchange.com/questions/1656
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Why did China land the Chang’e-4 rover on the moon? What was it supposed to accomplish or explore?






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  • 1




    $begingroup$
    Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
    $endgroup$
    – peterh
    Jan 11 at 6:20






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    $begingroup$
    Did you search the internet for your answer before posting?
    $endgroup$
    – Lio Elbammalf
    Jan 11 at 8:50






  • 3




    $begingroup$
    Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:45






  • 2




    $begingroup$
    NOtice by the way that this five year old question now seems to be answered! space.stackexchange.com/questions/1656
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:47










  • $begingroup$
    A one hour CGTN show, in English! youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9GBSHfESk
    $endgroup$
    – uhoh
    Jan 11 at 13:54
















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Why did China land the Chang’e-4 rover on the moon? What was it supposed to accomplish or explore?






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Why did China land the Chang’e-4 rover on the moon? What was it supposed to accomplish or explore?






the-moon rovers chang-e




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    $begingroup$
    Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
    $endgroup$
    – peterh
    Jan 11 at 6:20






  • 2




    $begingroup$
    Did you search the internet for your answer before posting?
    $endgroup$
    – Lio Elbammalf
    Jan 11 at 8:50






  • 3




    $begingroup$
    Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:45






  • 2




    $begingroup$
    NOtice by the way that this five year old question now seems to be answered! space.stackexchange.com/questions/1656
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:47










  • $begingroup$
    A one hour CGTN show, in English! youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9GBSHfESk
    $endgroup$
    – uhoh
    Jan 11 at 13:54
















  • 1




    $begingroup$
    Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
    $endgroup$
    – peterh
    Jan 11 at 6:20






  • 2




    $begingroup$
    Did you search the internet for your answer before posting?
    $endgroup$
    – Lio Elbammalf
    Jan 11 at 8:50






  • 3




    $begingroup$
    Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:45






  • 2




    $begingroup$
    NOtice by the way that this five year old question now seems to be answered! space.stackexchange.com/questions/1656
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:47










  • $begingroup$
    A one hour CGTN show, in English! youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9GBSHfESk
    $endgroup$
    – uhoh
    Jan 11 at 13:54










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1




$begingroup$
Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
$endgroup$
– peterh
Jan 11 at 6:20




$begingroup$
Well, I think your question could have also a good political answer on the politics.stackexchange.com . Here you can get only a space technology answer. (Reviewers: it is NOT a closure suggestion, the space technology aspect is well-answerable and ontopic)
$endgroup$
– peterh
Jan 11 at 6:20




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$begingroup$
Did you search the internet for your answer before posting?
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– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 11 at 8:50




$begingroup$
Did you search the internet for your answer before posting?
$endgroup$
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 11 at 8:50




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Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
$endgroup$
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 12:45




$begingroup$
Aaron, note that they landed it on the far side of the moon, which has never been done before. If you're not aware of that, that was the main novelty. (An important sub issue is, they're the first with a moon-orbiting-radio-relay satellite, in support of being on the far side.)
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– Fattie
Jan 11 at 12:45




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NOtice by the way that this five year old question now seems to be answered! space.stackexchange.com/questions/1656
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– Fattie
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– Fattie
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A one hour CGTN show, in English! youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9GBSHfESk
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– uhoh
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The mission objectives are:




The main scientific objective of CE-4 is to provide scientific data
for lunar far side research, including: 1) general spatial
environmental study of lunar far side；2) general research on the
surface, shallow layer and deep layer of lunar far side；3) detection of
low frequency radio on lunar far side using Low Frequency Radio
Detector, which would be the first time of using such frequency band
in lunar exploration history.




Title: Scientific Objectives of China Chang E 4 CE-4 Lunar Far-side Exploration Mission



Authors: Zhang, Hongbo; Zeng, Xingguo; Chen, Wangli



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    What about the political objectives?
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    @Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
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    I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
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    – Innovine
    Jan 12 at 20:06










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    @Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
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    Jan 16 at 17:36





















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Why did China land a rover on the moon? (Chang'e-3)




To get to the other side! (Chang'e 4)




Hover cursor above to reveal answer.



(Hint: analogous to Why did the chicken cross the road?)



But seriously folks, here is a one hour English CGTN broadcast of the mission, going into great detail on the justification and goals.











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    good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
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    Jan 11 at 12:44






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$begingroup$

The mission objectives are:




The main scientific objective of CE-4 is to provide scientific data
for lunar far side research, including: 1) general spatial
environmental study of lunar far side；2) general research on the
surface, shallow layer and deep layer of lunar far side；3) detection of
low frequency radio on lunar far side using Low Frequency Radio
Detector, which would be the first time of using such frequency band
in lunar exploration history.




Title: Scientific Objectives of China Chang E 4 CE-4 Lunar Far-side Exploration Mission



Authors: Zhang, Hongbo; Zeng, Xingguo; Chen, Wangli



source






share|improve this answer











$endgroup$









  • 6




    $begingroup$
    What about the political objectives?
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 11 at 6:06






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    @Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
    $endgroup$
    – Mołot
    Jan 11 at 9:00












  • $begingroup$
    I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 12 at 20:06










  • $begingroup$
    @Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
    $endgroup$
    – only_pro
    Jan 16 at 17:36


















32












$begingroup$

The mission objectives are:




The main scientific objective of CE-4 is to provide scientific data
for lunar far side research, including: 1) general spatial
environmental study of lunar far side；2) general research on the
surface, shallow layer and deep layer of lunar far side；3) detection of
low frequency radio on lunar far side using Low Frequency Radio
Detector, which would be the first time of using such frequency band
in lunar exploration history.




Title: Scientific Objectives of China Chang E 4 CE-4 Lunar Far-side Exploration Mission



Authors: Zhang, Hongbo; Zeng, Xingguo; Chen, Wangli



source






share|improve this answer











$endgroup$









  • 6




    $begingroup$
    What about the political objectives?
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 11 at 6:06






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    @Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
    $endgroup$
    – Mołot
    Jan 11 at 9:00












  • $begingroup$
    I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 12 at 20:06










  • $begingroup$
    @Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
    $endgroup$
    – only_pro
    Jan 16 at 17:36
















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$begingroup$

The mission objectives are:




The main scientific objective of CE-4 is to provide scientific data
for lunar far side research, including: 1) general spatial
environmental study of lunar far side；2) general research on the
surface, shallow layer and deep layer of lunar far side；3) detection of
low frequency radio on lunar far side using Low Frequency Radio
Detector, which would be the first time of using such frequency band
in lunar exploration history.




Title: Scientific Objectives of China Chang E 4 CE-4 Lunar Far-side Exploration Mission



Authors: Zhang, Hongbo; Zeng, Xingguo; Chen, Wangli



source






share|improve this answer











$endgroup$



The mission objectives are:




The main scientific objective of CE-4 is to provide scientific data
for lunar far side research, including: 1) general spatial
environmental study of lunar far side；2) general research on the
surface, shallow layer and deep layer of lunar far side；3) detection of
low frequency radio on lunar far side using Low Frequency Radio
Detector, which would be the first time of using such frequency band
in lunar exploration history.




Title: Scientific Objectives of China Chang E 4 CE-4 Lunar Far-side Exploration Mission



Authors: Zhang, Hongbo; Zeng, Xingguo; Chen, Wangli



source







share|improve this answer














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  • 6




    $begingroup$
    What about the political objectives?
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 11 at 6:06






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    @Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
    $endgroup$
    – Mołot
    Jan 11 at 9:00












  • $begingroup$
    I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 12 at 20:06










  • $begingroup$
    @Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
    $endgroup$
    – only_pro
    Jan 16 at 17:36
















  • 6




    $begingroup$
    What about the political objectives?
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 11 at 6:06






  • 11




    $begingroup$
    @Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
    $endgroup$
    – Mołot
    Jan 11 at 9:00












  • $begingroup$
    I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
    $endgroup$
    – Innovine
    Jan 12 at 20:06










  • $begingroup$
    @Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
    $endgroup$
    – only_pro
    Jan 16 at 17:36










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$begingroup$
What about the political objectives?
$endgroup$
– Innovine
Jan 11 at 6:06




$begingroup$
What about the political objectives?
$endgroup$
– Innovine
Jan 11 at 6:06




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$begingroup$
@Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
$endgroup$
– Mołot
Jan 11 at 9:00






$begingroup$
@Innovine political objectives of research that's not directly economically beneficial are always the same: to show off how country is rich, powerful, advanced and dedicated to do it. Whatever "it" is.
$endgroup$
– Mołot
Jan 11 at 9:00














$begingroup$
I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
$endgroup$
– Innovine
Jan 12 at 20:06




$begingroup$
I understand and fully agree. But as its probably the biggest reason why they are doing it, I think it should be addressed in the answers.
$endgroup$
– Innovine
Jan 12 at 20:06












$begingroup$
@Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
$endgroup$
– only_pro
Jan 16 at 17:36






$begingroup$
@Innovine What political objectives could there possibly be? There's nothing special at all about landing a rover on the moon. I doubt any other countries care for any reason other than science.
$endgroup$
– only_pro
Jan 16 at 17:36













13












$begingroup$

Why did China land a rover on the moon? (Chang'e-3)




To get to the other side! (Chang'e 4)




Hover cursor above to reveal answer.



(Hint: analogous to Why did the chicken cross the road?)



But seriously folks, here is a one hour English CGTN broadcast of the mission, going into great detail on the justification and goals.











share|improve this answer











$endgroup$









  • 2




    $begingroup$
    good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:44






  • 1




    $begingroup$
    +1 :) thats fun!
    $endgroup$
    – Aaron
    Jan 11 at 16:16
















13












$begingroup$

Why did China land a rover on the moon? (Chang'e-3)




To get to the other side! (Chang'e 4)




Hover cursor above to reveal answer.



(Hint: analogous to Why did the chicken cross the road?)



But seriously folks, here is a one hour English CGTN broadcast of the mission, going into great detail on the justification and goals.











share|improve this answer











$endgroup$









  • 2




    $begingroup$
    good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:44






  • 1




    $begingroup$
    +1 :) thats fun!
    $endgroup$
    – Aaron
    Jan 11 at 16:16














13












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13





$begingroup$

Why did China land a rover on the moon? (Chang'e-3)




To get to the other side! (Chang'e 4)




Hover cursor above to reveal answer.



(Hint: analogous to Why did the chicken cross the road?)



But seriously folks, here is a one hour English CGTN broadcast of the mission, going into great detail on the justification and goals.











share|improve this answer











$endgroup$



Why did China land a rover on the moon? (Chang'e-3)




To get to the other side! (Chang'e 4)




Hover cursor above to reveal answer.



(Hint: analogous to Why did the chicken cross the road?)



But seriously folks, here is a one hour English CGTN broadcast of the mission, going into great detail on the justification and goals.




















share|improve this answer














share|improve this answer



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    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:44






  • 1




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    +1 :) thats fun!
    $endgroup$
    – Aaron
    Jan 11 at 16:16














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    good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
    $endgroup$
    – Fattie
    Jan 11 at 12:44






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    +1 :) thats fun!
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    Jan 11 at 16:16








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good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
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good one, old chap ! :) that's a classic
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– Fattie
Jan 11 at 12:44




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+1 :) thats fun!
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Aardman Animations, Ltd. Aardman Animations Tipo privada Atividade Animação em stop-motion , Animação em CGI Fundação 1972 Fundador(es) Peter Lord David Sproxton Sede Bristol, Inglaterra  Reino Unido Proprietário(s) Dreamworks Pessoas-chave Peter Lord David Sproxton Nick Park Divisões Aardman Features Aardman Digital Aardman Commercials Aardman Broadcast Aardman International Aardman Rights Aardman Effects Aardman 3-D Systems Aardman Nathan Love AardBoiled Website oficial aardman.com ...
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Are they similar matrix

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0 $begingroup$ Do $begin{bmatrix} 0&i&0\0&0&1\0&0&0 end{bmatrix} $ and $begin{bmatrix} 0&0&0\-i&0&0\0&1&0 end{bmatrix} $ are similar.Is this True/false Clearly both are nilpotent and one is conjucate transpose of other but how to know if they are similar.i'm stuck. Please help me linear-algebra vector-spaces eigenvalues-eigenvectors generalizedeigenvector share | cite | improve this question edited Dec 10 '18 at 6:38 Vasanth Kris asked Dec 10 '18 at 6:19 ...
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