China's Chang'e 3 lunar probe has proven that there is no water on the moon.
中国嫦娥3号月球探测车已经证实，月球上没有水。
The lunar-based ultraviolet telescope on China's Chang'e-3 has confirmed that no water exists in an ancient lunar "sea" known as Mare Imbrium ("the Sea of Rains").
"We've measured the amount of water on the lunar surface and above, but only found the lowest quantities so far, which is in line with the expectations of experts on the formation of the moon,” said Wei Jianyan, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Seven terabytes of data collected by Chang'e 3, including pictures and videos, have been shared with thousands of Chinese scientific institutions and universities for laboratory analysis.
Chang'e 3 made the first-ever geological map of the moon using a lunar-penetrating radar, and also discovered a new type of rock, lunar basalt, providing insight into the evolution of the moon as well as more of a basis to explore its resources.
Chang'e 3 entered its 33rd dormancy period on July 28, setting a record for the longest work time for an active lunar probe, according to the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, which is in charge of China's space program.
相关单词：mare
mare解释：n.母马，母驴
mare例句：
The mare has just thrown a foal in the stable.那匹母马刚刚在马厩里产下了一只小马驹。
The mare foundered under the heavy load and collapsed in the road.那母马因负载过重而倒在路上。
相关单词：radar
radar解释：n.雷达，无线电探测器
radar例句：
They are following the flight of an aircraft by radar.他们正在用雷达追踪一架飞机的飞行。
Enemy ships were detected on the radar.敌舰的影像已显现在雷达上。
相关单词：dormancy
dormancy解释：n.睡眠，冬眠，隐匿
dormancy例句：
During dormancy the plants must be kept very dry. 在休眠期，植物必须保持非常干燥。 来自辞典例句
It may also come to the point of virtual dormancy. 它也可以达到实际上的潜伏状态。 来自辞典例句
相关单词：defense
defense解释：n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
defense例句：
The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
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