The technical design and achievements of Chang’E-3 probe

The lunar mission of soft landing and rover exploration is the second phase in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program which includes orbiting, landing and returning to earth. The Chang'E-3 probe is composed of Lander and Rover. The China Academy of Space Technology in the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation takes the overall development of the Chang'E-3 probe. This report introduces the mission characteristics, overview and development history, specifically describes the design schemes of key parts and the results of the flight procedure, the soft landing procedure, the unlock and separation procedure between the Lander and the Rover, the rover exploration procedure, the sleeping and waking up procedure, the working state of the Lander and Rover on the surface of Moon. This report also summarizes the technical achievements and innovations of the Chang'E-3 probe.