Precision dancers on the back of the moon: ZYS bearings empower Chang'e-6 lunar exploration sampling

Moonside sampling milestone

On June 4, 2024, the Chang'e-6 probe's sampling mission on the far side of the moon was a complete success. It not only brought back precious lunar soil samples, but also planted Five-Starred Red flag on the lunar surface. This feat Behind it lies the innovative wisdom and technical strength of ZYS. Many of the group's high-tech products played a key role in the world's first lunar backside sampling mission, demonstrating China's aerospace technology confidence.

The driving force behind drilling “smart arms”

It is particularly worth mentioning that the rotary shaft system of the drilling mechanism independently developed by Luoyang Bearing Research Institute Co., Ltd. has shone in the lunar back drilling and sampling. This shaft system is like the precision “drilling arm” of Chang'e-6, accurately transmitting power and torque, ensuring the stability and flexibility of drilling under extreme conditions, and is an indispensable “mechanical brain” to achieve complex lunar soil collection tasks.

The patron saint of interstellar lenses

Hidden behind the high-definition images of the far side of the moon sent back by Chang'e-6 is another innovative achievement of the Axis Research Institute – high-precision solid lubricated bearings specially designed for extreme environments. It was used in the camera support mechanism of Chang'e-6, providing The smooth operation of the camera provides a solid guarantee, and the freezing of every precious frame is inseparable from this invisible “steady hand”. In addition, the sun tracking mechanism bearing assembly on the solar wing sail plate gives the energy supply system the ability to flexibly turn, providing a source of power for continuous shooting missions.

A sophisticated link for relay communications

In the face of the lunar communication challenge, the high-vacuum solid-lubricated bearings for microwave coaxial switches developed by the Axis Research Institute played a vital role in the Queqiao-2 relay satellite. With ultra-high stability and accuracy, these bearings ensure lossless transmission of signals and build a reliable communication bridge between the earth and the far side of the moon.

ZYS: continuous contributor to aerospace technology

ZYS has long been committed to becoming the backbone of national scientific and technological innovation. Its products and technologies have performed well in many national aerospace projects such as the “Shenzhou” series of spacecrafts, the “Tianwen” series of detectors and the China Space Station. Facing the future, ZYS will continue to focus on core technological innovation, bravely climb the peak of science and technology, contribute more to the aerospace exploration of China and the world, and promote the human aerospace industry to new glory.