China to Launch World's First 'Artificial Moon'
- 6 years ago
China to Launch World's
First 'Artificial Moon' China's space industry is planning
to put an artificial moon into orbit
over the city of Chengdu by 2020. The moon has a planned orbit
of 310 miles above the earth. Acting as a nightlight, the
artificial moon would shine
eight time brighter
the earth's natural moon. A special coating
on the artificial moon It's estimated to save
the city $174 million dollars
a year in electricity costs. The moon could also be
used to illuminate disaster
areas during blackouts. If the artificial moon is
successful, three more
are planned for launch in 2022.
First 'Artificial Moon' China's space industry is planning
to put an artificial moon into orbit
over the city of Chengdu by 2020. The moon has a planned orbit
of 310 miles above the earth. Acting as a nightlight, the
artificial moon would shine
eight time brighter
the earth's natural moon. A special coating
on the artificial moon It's estimated to save
the city $174 million dollars
a year in electricity costs. The moon could also be
used to illuminate disaster
areas during blackouts. If the artificial moon is
successful, three more
are planned for launch in 2022.