Why do we want to go to the back of the moon so badly?

We all know that due to the characteristics of the Earth's rotation and revolution, only one side of the Moon is always facing the Earth, the front side, while the other side is called the back side.

Through a series of explorations, we have learned that the front and the back of the Moon are very different in terms of material composition, shape and structure, and age of the rocks.

At the same time, the Moon is rich in mineral and energy resources, and the development and utilization of lunar resources is one of the sources of motivation for human beings to carry out lunar exploration.

So we must go to the backside of the Moon to understand the complete Moon.

However, landing on the backside of the moon is not easy for the following main reasons:

1. Communication difficulties

As there is no direct communication link between the back of the moon and the earth, it is impossible to communicate directly with the ground command center in real time.

Communication needs to be realized through relay satellites or setting up lunar orbiters. This increases the complexity and difficulty of the mission.

2. Complex Terrain

The terrain on the back of the Moon is relatively complex, including mountains, craters, canyons, and other geomorphological features.

These terrain features will increase the difficulty of the lander in the landing process, requiring higher technology and precise control to ensure the safe landing of the lander.

3. Lack of previous exploration data

Compared with the front side of the Moon, there is relatively little exploration and observation of the back side of the Moon, so there is a lack of sufficient previous exploration data.

We don't have detailed information about the topography, geological structure, etc., which brings some uncertainty to the planning and execution of the mission.

4. Solar power supply problem

The backside of the Moon is unable to receive direct sunlight due to the Earth's blockage and thus is unable to utilize solar energy as its main source of energy.

This puts higher demands on the energy supply of the lander and the rover and requires the design of a more complex energy system to ensure that the mission can be carried out normally.

In summary, the difficulty of landing on the backside of the Moon is mainly due to a combination of factors, such as communication difficulties, complex terrain, lack of data from previous probes, and problems with solar power supply.

That's why the backside of the moon is so mysterious, but with the advancement of technology, shortly, people will always unveil what the moon looks like in its entirety.