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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