Video: Chang’E 2 first orbit trim maneuver

“Credit: CNSA / tv.people.com.cn On October 8, 2010, Chang’E 2 fires its main engine to reduce the size of its lunar orbit, as the Moon swings through the field of view in the background. The firing of the engine begins just after the terminator passes out of view (from the camera’s point of view). As … Continue reading Video: Chang’E 2 first orbit trim maneuver