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Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

<div dir="ltr"><div align="center">How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager</div> <div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="information" border="0" height="20" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/infosmall1.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="information" width="20">   Information</div> <div class="">When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a operating system listed in the Windows Boot Manager to what you want to change the name to instead. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. </div> </div><div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="Tip" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/tipsmall.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Tip" width="20">   Tip</div> <div class="">It can be real useful to rename a operating system if you have more than one OS listed with the same name, or you would like to have a better description (ex: 32-bit, 64-bit, build number), etc..)</div> </div> EXAMPLE: Windows Boot Manager NOTE: This is an example of the default Windows 7 name (left) renamed to Windows 7 (build 7000) (right) instead. You can rename the OS to any name that you like though.<blockquote> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5659d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager.jpg" id="attachment5659" rel="Lightbox_46702"><img alt="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5659d1379262803t-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5660d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" id="attachment5660" rel="Lightbox_46702"><img alt="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5660d1379262803t-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager-2.jpg"></a> </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION ONE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the bcdedit Command </div><blockquote>1. Open a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html" target="_blank">elevated command prompt</a> or a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html" target="_blank">command prompt at boot</a>. NOTE: If you have a RAID setup or a PCI-E SSD as your boot drive and want to open a command prompt at boot, then you may need to use the Load <a href="http://goo.gl/AMwBBs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers</a> option in the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html" target="_blank">System Recovery Options</a> screen to load it's drivers first before Windows will see the boot drive to be able to use the bcdedit command on it. 2. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see what the description (name) and identifier of the operating system(s) listed in Windows Boot Manager are under the Windows Boot Loader section(s). For example, Windows 7 (description) as {current} (identifier). <blockquote> <img alt="Name: Step1.jpg Views: 30643 Size: 217.0 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5661d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step1.jpg Views: 30643 Size: 217.0 KB"> </blockquote>3. In the elevated command prompt, type the command below for a listed OS that you want to change the name of, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)<blockquote>bcdedit /set {identifier} Description "name you want" For example: If I wanted to change the name from Windows 7 (description) as {current} (identifier) to Windows 7 (build 7000), I would type this below and press Enter. bcdedit /set {current} Description "Windows 7 (build 7000)" </blockquote><blockquote><img alt="Name: Step2.jpg Views: 24585 Size: 224.2 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5662d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step2.jpg Views: 24585 Size: 224.2 KB"> </blockquote>4. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see and verify the new name of the {current} operating system.<blockquote> <img alt="Name: Step3.jpg Views: 16999 Size: 226.1 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5663d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step3.jpg Views: 16999 Size: 226.1 KB"> </blockquote>5. Close the elevated command prompt. 6. When you restart the computer next, you will see the new name listed for the operating system in the Windows Boot Manager screen. (see example screenshots at the top of the tutorial) </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION TWO <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the Free "EasyBCD" Program </div><blockquote>1. Download and install the latest free version of the <a href="http://neosmart.net/download.php?id=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EasyBCD</a> program, then run it. NOTE: The free version download is at the bottom under "Download free for limited, non-commercial use". Registration is not required to download. 2. Click on the Edit Boot Menu button, select the OS (ex: Windows 7) that you want to rename, and click on the Rename button. (see screenshot below)<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 11963 Size: 88.3 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172807d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 11963 Size: 88.3 KB"> </blockquote>3. Type in the new name (ex: Windows 7 Ultimate) and press Enter. (see screenshots below)<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 10722 Size: 86.6 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172808d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 10722 Size: 86.6 KB"> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 10615 Size: 84.9 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172809d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 10615 Size: 84.9 KB"> </blockquote>4. When finished, close EasyBCD.</blockquote></div>

Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager Information When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a...

10:46 am

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

<div dir="ltr">How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager <div class=""> Information </div> <div class="">This will show you how to delete a non-default operating system in Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 from the list in Windows Boot Manager or Startup Options (Windows 8) that allows you to select a OS to run at startup. <div class="">You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. </div> EXAMPLE: Windows Boot Manager or "Startup Options" (Windows 8) NOTE: This is the boot screen where you select what operating system that you would like to start. By default, you have 30 seconds to choose another operating system before the default operating system will start automatically. </div><div class=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmgHMrvWVkkX1loEKD06wMD679vZD15b2oFoderGkmxIhhn51sHCV1EA5crBQnp75Oltgs0DPCKjHFLdx5VMkK10s06pCTG3D80NnSaIJmE6JO4NIx8mtTEwyWtcvbMiBKxw-HQSYvBN_/s1600/Boot_Manager-716023.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237488723485762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmgHMrvWVkkX1loEKD06wMD679vZD15b2oFoderGkmxIhhn51sHCV1EA5crBQnp75Oltgs0DPCKjHFLdx5VMkK10s06pCTG3D80NnSaIJmE6JO4NIx8mtTEwyWtcvbMiBKxw-HQSYvBN_/s320/Boot_Manager-716023.jpg" /></a>. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2RqCSkSBb2pLewYlY4cMmmR3ow_U7kfDwqxtBP5oQ92GqvqrF8DjGMxn2pDS2X6PylRelCDeuXagNlwwlnQPdRgUONMYLP1tgP3rVIu-DT4ThqzH00uGxFIsa5w-8xOIOQlmUX9jQixj/s1600/Startup_Options-719721.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237502784530466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2RqCSkSBb2pLewYlY4cMmmR3ow_U7kfDwqxtBP5oQ92GqvqrF8DjGMxn2pDS2X6PylRelCDeuXagNlwwlnQPdRgUONMYLP1tgP3rVIu-DT4ThqzH00uGxFIsa5w-8xOIOQlmUX9jQixj/s320/Startup_Options-719721.jpg" /></a> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION ONE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Through System Configuration </div><blockquote>1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type msconfig, and press Enter. 2. Click/tap on the Boot tab. (see screenshot below) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVdyFUP0aSVeMKqQzFXaX3SHvM4t2rQ7yPwvuX9o7_MgvGkSLnGtFAG3uTgJS9W1uYdYXY9Tmcbptn4rhxOJlJ7zO8oy6DEgkNGZw_mDDBkYfXpB4Z6wNpJ9XIbraF0Nf3FdKBjz24i0A/s1600/Boot-722435.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237516070394466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVdyFUP0aSVeMKqQzFXaX3SHvM4t2rQ7yPwvuX9o7_MgvGkSLnGtFAG3uTgJS9W1uYdYXY9Tmcbptn4rhxOJlJ7zO8oy6DEgkNGZw_mDDBkYfXpB4Z6wNpJ9XIbraF0Nf3FdKBjz24i0A/s320/Boot-722435.jpg" /></a> </blockquote>3. Select the operating system you want to delete that is not set as the Default OS, and click/tap on Delete. (see screenshot above) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first. 4. Check the Make all boot settings permanent box, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 2) 5. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfoPz5UIQvredllVaypZ_ErQzbbdLUTa0hwljgKFGGjSP1OgTTKV2b3q4LjPzzZlci5X0kQlwXCRUziss9nzd9izgvXYiri6EHsrOlxESY62zGOvqPDdJChHlDaGo-apnv_I6T7Jt9LZO/s1600/Confirm-725182.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237527684781170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfoPz5UIQvredllVaypZ_ErQzbbdLUTa0hwljgKFGGjSP1OgTTKV2b3q4LjPzzZlci5X0kQlwXCRUziss9nzd9izgvXYiri6EHsrOlxESY62zGOvqPDdJChHlDaGo-apnv_I6T7Jt9LZO/s320/Confirm-725182.jpg" /></a> 6. Click/tap on the Restart button. (see screenshot below) WARNING: This will restart the computer immediately. Make sure you save and close anything open that you do not want to lose first. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzrJzPc-Feoc2YJ9cB0GOzmRBBEWJ8WmbD6hZJ6uk1naI9wH9sYx9l36_vYWIuIngq4VAgHWd1f5ucU4AN3cxe4quD2jmY5p1fkR1-H_UScb8VVLbha1ueQOEE05BuBfzGvvIIj2VemWu/s1600/Restart-728033.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237539245089426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzrJzPc-Feoc2YJ9cB0GOzmRBBEWJ8WmbD6hZJ6uk1naI9wH9sYx9l36_vYWIuIngq4VAgHWd1f5ucU4AN3cxe4quD2jmY5p1fkR1-H_UScb8VVLbha1ueQOEE05BuBfzGvvIIj2VemWu/s320/Restart-728033.jpg" /></a> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION TWO <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the bcdedit Command </div><blockquote>1. Open a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html" target="_blank">elevated command prompt</a> or a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html" target="_blank">command prompt at boot</a>. NOTE: If you have a RAID setup or a PCI-E SSD as your boot drive and want to open a command prompt at boot, then you may need to use the Load <a href="http://goo.gl/AMwBBs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers</a> option in the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html" target="_blank">System Recovery Options</a> screen to load it's drivers first before Windows will see the boot drive to be able to use the bcdedit command on it. 2. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see what OS is the default to start under the Windows Boot Manager section, and to see the description (name) and identifier of the operating system(s) listed in Windows Boot Manager are under the Windows Boot Loader section(s). For example, Microsoft Windows Vista (description) as {730ab458-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} (identifier).<blockquote> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172815d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-1.jpg" id="attachment172815" rel="Lightbox_21894"><img alt="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-1.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172815d1379301726t-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-1.jpg"></a> </blockquote>3. In the elevated command prompt, type the command below for a listed OS that you want to delete, and press Enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first.<blockquote> bcdedit /delete {identifier} For example: If I wanted to delete Microsoft Windows Vista (description) as {730ab458-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} (identifier), I would type this below and press Enter. bcdedit /delete {730ab459-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172816d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-2.jpg" id="attachment172816" rel="Lightbox_21894"><img alt="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-2.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172816d1379301726t-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-2.jpg"></a> </blockquote>4. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below step 3) NOTE: This will let you see and verify that the OS has been deleted. 5. When finished, close the elevated command prompt. </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION THREE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the "EasyBCD" Program </div> <div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="Note" border="0" class="" height="16" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/notesmall1.png" title="Note" width="20">   Note</div> <div class="">Note provided by <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2288-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-4.html#post2167455" target="_blank">Ray</a>. If you use EasyBCD in Windows 8, EasyBCD will use the Windows 7 Boot Loader. If you would like to use the Windows 8 Boot Loader, <a href="http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html" target="_blank">refresh Windows 8</a>. After doing a refresh, you will be using the Windows 8 Boot Loader. Refresh will also delete the EasyBCD program. </div> </div><blockquote>1. Download and install a free version of the <a href="http://neosmart.net/download.php?id=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EasyBCD</a> program, then run it. NOTE: The free version download is at the bottom under "Download free for limited, non-commercial use". Registration is not required to download. 2. Click on the Edit Boot Menu button, select the OS (ex: Microsoft Windows Vista) that you want to delete, and click on the Delete button. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first.<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 19381 Size: 87.3 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172817d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 19381 Size: 87.3 KB"> </blockquote>3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm deletion. (see screenshot below)<blockquote><img alt="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 18730 Size: 20.4 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172818d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 18730 Size: 20.4 KB"> </blockquote>4. The OS (ex: Microsoft Windows Vista) is now deleted. (see screenshot below)<blockquote><img alt="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 18861 Size: 81.6 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172819d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 18861 Size: 81.6 KB"> </blockquote>5. When finished, close EasyBCD. </blockquote> </div>

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager Information This will show you how to delete a non-default operating syste...

10:41 am

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager Information This will show you how to delete a non-default operating syste...

10:41 am

Indian craft leaves Earth’s orbit on way to Mars

<div dir="ltr">India's Mars orbiter mission left Earth's sphere of influence early Sunday after performing a maneuver to put it on its way to orbit the red planet. 						The spacecraft fired its main engine for more than 20 minutes to reach the correct velocity to leave the Earth's orbit, the Bangalore-based Indian Space Research Organization said. "The Earth orbiting phase of the spacecraft ended. The spacecraft is now on a course to encounter Mars after a journey of about 10 months around the sun," the statement said.It said that all systems onboard the spacecraft are performing normally.India launched its first spacecraft bound for Mars on Nov. 5, a complex mission that it hopes will demonstrate and advance technologies for space travel.The 1,350-kilogram (3,000-pound) orbiter Mangalyaan, which means "Mars craft" in Hindi, must travel 780 million kilometers (485 million miles) over 300 days to reach an orbit around Mars next September.If the mission is successful, India will become only the fourth space program to visit the red planet after the Soviet Union, the United States and Europe.Some have questioned the $72 million price tag for a country of 1.2 billion people still dealing with widespread hunger and poverty. But the government defended the Mars mission, and its $1 billion space program in general, by noting its importance in providing high-tech jobs for scientists and engineers and practical applications in solving problems on Earth.Decades of space research have allowed India to develop satellite, communications and remote sensing technologies that are helping to solve everyday problems at home, from forecasting where fish can be caught by fishermen to predicting storms and floods.The orbiter will gather images and data that will help in determining how Martian weather systems work and what happened to the large quantities of water that are believed to have once existed on Mars.It also will search Mars for methane, a key chemical in life processes that could also come from geological processes. Experts say the data will improve understanding about how planets form, what conditions might make life possible and where else in the universe it might exist.The orbiter is expected to have at least six months to investigate the planet's landscape and atmosphere. At its closest point, it will be 365 kilometers (227 miles) from the planet's surface, and its furthest point will be 80,000 kilometers (49,700 miles) away.</div>

Indian craft leaves Earth’s orbit on way to Mars

India's Mars orbiter mission left Earth's sphere of influence early Sunday after performing a maneuver to put it on its way to orb...

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Indian craft leaves Earth’s orbit on way to Mars

Indian craft leaves Earth’s orbit on way to Mars

India's Mars orbiter mission left Earth's sphere of influence early Sunday after performing a maneuver to put it on its way to orb...

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China Prepares to Launch Moon Rover Mission

<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflbab0FqNK5J1bZ3DjG103mU1QBBtKLk_KPUR_F5JwCDpJhYUrgEViGY6WppbqIlzzEjj9thgavoolXFBQ5Jgh-DB_M1CiKo8yjVmNeoAeUozUsfdWfNRfuzV4gPx5nZUwjPc52sxlLhY/s1600/02moon-img1-articleLarge-776027.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5952456061311505874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflbab0FqNK5J1bZ3DjG103mU1QBBtKLk_KPUR_F5JwCDpJhYUrgEViGY6WppbqIlzzEjj9thgavoolXFBQ5Jgh-DB_M1CiKo8yjVmNeoAeUozUsfdWfNRfuzV4gPx5nZUwjPc52sxlLhY/s320/02moon-img1-articleLarge-776027.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbipPiM75LMS3HV_kv0dP6dhQj_3Gcrk972LRt00JPLpYCh5DE-St3WDmt4MNk6jAWulPUQdNV6hOuasmUVxA9W9HzdrlY1u10L360ukFhizRIdKwfsZSsQ-LbiY4U_f1su1lKb0l7oB2I/s1600/02moon-img1-articleLarge-780128.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5952456079793373218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbipPiM75LMS3HV_kv0dP6dhQj_3Gcrk972LRt00JPLpYCh5DE-St3WDmt4MNk6jAWulPUQdNV6hOuasmUVxA9W9HzdrlY1u10L360ukFhizRIdKwfsZSsQ-LbiY4U_f1su1lKb0l7oB2I/s320/02moon-img1-articleLarge-780128.jpg" /></a> The rocket carrying the Chang'e 3 lunar probe was docked at the launch pad at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China on Sunday. Preparations to launch China's first robotic expedition to the moon's surface entered their final hours on Sunday as engineers filled fuel tanks of a rocket that will carry the Chang'e 3 spacecraft and "Jade Rabbit" rover. The rocket to take the Chang'e 3 craft into space was scheduled to lift off on Monday at 1:30 a.m. local time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China. Jiang Jie, an engineer on China's lunar program, told state news media that if any problems foiled that schedule, mission controllers aimed to launch later on Monday or over the following two days. If the mission succeeds, China will be the third country, after the United States and Soviet Union, to achieve a "soft" landing on the moon, one that allows a craft to operate after descending. "Hard" crash landings are easier, and China crashed a craft into the moon in 2009. The last soft landing on the moon by any country was by the Soviet Union in 1976. "We've made every preparation possible," Chen Hongmin, an engineer at the mission control center in Beijing, told the China News Service, a state-run news agency. Especially since China first sent an astronaut into orbit above the Earth, in 2003, space feats have featured in the Communist Party's efforts to promote itself as a vehicle of patriotic technological accomplishments. Preparations for the latest launch have been accompanied by similar propaganda from state-run television and newspapers. Two earlier Chang'e probes, in 2007 and 2010, orbited the moon to take pictures. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATpiNvCvd_rGflCc_v-mAVdFyRifL5PaJbfMnfMI9YR7ebDCTOYTFzq_-zIoEtDDw1sRGDfqn4_2afEGp32vZ5Us0iScKDBVSbUzkoaOfRrD4GJLoiDzoyMtrJEoqPYStzg-Ozmw7Ks9X/s1600/02moon-img2-articleInline-785606.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5952456107335699746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATpiNvCvd_rGflCc_v-mAVdFyRifL5PaJbfMnfMI9YR7ebDCTOYTFzq_-zIoEtDDw1sRGDfqn4_2afEGp32vZ5Us0iScKDBVSbUzkoaOfRrD4GJLoiDzoyMtrJEoqPYStzg-Ozmw7Ks9X/s320/02moon-img2-articleInline-785606.jpg" /></a> If the Chang'e 3 mission follows the plan, a craft carrying the six-wheeled rover called Jade Rabbit, or Yutu in Mandarin Chinese, will take about five days to get near the moon and enter orbit, and the landing craft carrying the rover will descend to the surface on Dec. 14, according to the European Space Agency, which is helping the mission. The rover, which received its name after an online vote, will spend three months exploring the moon, sending images and data back to Chinese scientists. A later Chang'e mission in several years is intended to bring back rocks and other samples from the moon. The Chinese government has also said it is studying whether to send an astronaut to the moon, but no official plans have been announced. Chang'e is the name of a Chinese goddess of the moon in an ancient myth. </div>

China Prepares to Launch Moon Rover Mission

The rocket carrying the Chang'e 3 lunar probe was docked at the launch pad at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China...

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