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The lunar exploration satellite is called Chang 'e, and the space station is called Tiangong-2. What other space projects are named after the China element?

Recently, the National Space Administration announced the name of the planetary exploration mission publicly solicited by China? Tian Wen series, which is a series of space missions to explore planets. One of the first tasks was named? Tian Wen No.1? ,? Tian Wen No.1? It is to explore Mars, and the Mars probe will be launched in July this year. It is expected that the probe will reach Mars on 202 1.

Anyone who is familiar with the ancient culture of China has already seen it. Tian Wen? The word "Tian Wen" is taken from Qu Yuan's Tian Wen, which embodies the Chinese nation's yearning for exploring the universe. It is worth mentioning that the naming of many space missions and space instruments in China is strongly influenced by China culture, and fairy tales and ancient traditional culture provide a lot of inspiration for naming.

And then what? Tian Wen No.1? At the same time, the logo name of China planetary exploration project was released, named? Stargazing for nine consecutive days? , this name is taken from? Dare to go to the moon for nine days and catch turtles in five oceans? Confidence is a bit domineering.

In addition, there is a well-known lunar exploration project called? Chang 'e? ; For the lunar rover? Jade rabbit? Naming; Tiangong No.1 and Tiangong No.2 are space laboratories; Satellite navigation is called. Beidou? . In addition, China's first quantum science experimental satellite is based on? Mozi? Named after; What is the name of the satellite that detects dark matter? Wukong? It means to find dark matter with the help of Wukong's eyes. Also named after Zhang Heng? Zhang Heng-1 electromagnetic monitoring test satellite? It can play a role in satellite earthquake prediction.

If Qu Yuan had not written Tian Wen more than 2,000 years ago, I believe that China's planetary exploration mission would be named after the elements of China's traditional culture. According to reports, for? Tian Wen No.1? In the process of naming the rover, Chinese style names appeared, such as Phoenix, Kirin and Longteng. There are fantastic myths and legends in China, which are enough to name various space missions and probes from the traditional culture of China.