The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the CMSA said.
The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and have since completed assembly and testing. The CMSA said all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and the functional checks, joint test and propellant filling will be carried out before the launch as scheduled.
The Chang'e-7 mission aims to achieve breakthroughs in multiple key technologies, such as high-precision soft landing on the lunar surface, legged movements, hopping and exploration of permanently shadowed craters.
According to the CMSA, the mission will employ a comprehensive detection approach, which involves orbiting, landing, roving and hopping to conduct environmental and resource surveys of the lunar south pole. It will also involve international cooperation.
China prepares to launch Chang'e-7 lunar probe
Medical treatment and support work are going smoothly at the Sog County People's Hospital in the vicinity of Baqen County in the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region that was hit by a powerful earthquake on Thursday.
Some of the injured people in Maru Township and Gangqie Township of Baqen County were transferred to the hospital, which is about 57 kilometers away from the epicenter.
The hospital has sufficient medical supplies and living necessities.
"All the medical staff in our hospital are working together to provide treatment for the injured. Those who need to be hospitalized are hospitalized, and those who need observation are under observation. We also provide round-the-clock food services for the family members," said nurse Kunsang.
"We have been working around the clock since last night, and more patients have been coming in," said hospital official Rinchen Drolma.
Besides offering effective treatment, medical workers have also been giving psychological support to the injured and their family members.
"The medical workers and police officers helped us reach here. The foods are great, and the hospital is taking good care of the patients. Now my child has received a comprehensive examination and his condition has stabilized," said Pug Rayul, father of an injured kid.
"We are from Maru Township, and the ambulance took us here from the quake-hit area. Medical staff come every half an hour to check if our blood pressures and other data are normal. They also prepared bedding and other daily necessities for us," said Namchoe Gya, family member of an injured resident.
A local of Sog County brought free foods to the patients at the hospital Friday morning.
"I brought more than 100 servings of Tibetan noodle, as well as Tibetan tea and tsampa. I prepared all these myself. I feel very happy to be able to help others," said Norbu Wangchen, the local.
At least 16 people were killed and 76 others were injured after the quake jolted Baqen County at 22:33 Beijing time (1433 GMT) on Thursday.
Post-quake medical treatment goes smoothly at county hospital in Xizang
