National Defense Science and Industry on the 8th bureau told Xinhua that is continuing to carry out in-orbit test of the Chang'e I satellite will be implemented落月Optional machine.
The person in charge at the same time revealed that the lunar exploration project a backup satellite for the second phase project of the pilot stars, named "Chang'e II" is expected in December 2009 to complete the entire Star comprehensive testing, in 2010 or 2011 launch.
It is learned that Chang'e satellite has been completed on the 3rd stage of the development program is expected in September to develop into early-like stage, to start production in early-like products.