Hi everyone -
China has released an image of its proposed International Lunar Research
Station:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/assets/7058.0/1498278.jpg
You will notice the radar array shown in the background.
I suspect that this radar array is not designed for picking up signals from
little green men.
Its wattage may be estimated from the solar cell arrays shown.
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/assets/7058.0/1499229.jpg
Originally, the ILRS date was 2030, with launch by the Long March 9.
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/assets/7058.0/1499227.jpg
But right now the Long March 8 is being looked at to compete with Musk's
Falcon, and the Long March 9 may be delayed, if not abandoned altogether.
My estimate is ILRS launch by the Long March 8.
I am concerned that
based on Comet Encke's pass through the inner solar system in 1628 BCE,
the pass of Comet Schwassmann Wachmann 3 in 2022 CE
may send NEOs our way.
Paul, you still owe Hibbens an apology.
good hunting, everyone,Ed
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