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I was merely thinking about geometry. Gemini does fit on top of the LEM landing stage ;-)
The Chang'e 5 proposed mission objects strikes me as a demonstrator for a manned mission with the rendezvous in lunar orbit with the departure stage and the sample return before TEI can take place.
Thus, it is reasonable to infer that the mare lavas of the Chang’E 3 site are rich in titanium. In addition, this portion of the Moon is anomalously rich in the radioactive element thorium (Th).
From what I've read, its the camera/antenna mast not folding down.
Speculating a bit, the lack of any images from the second lunar day may indicate that trouble began earlier.
Also interesting is the fact that the rover images were mainly of the lander. Was that due to communication/storage problems?
In all, having the camera and antenna on the same assembly might not be the best design.
But that's how you learn. For a first lander+rover mission, a lot was already achieved!
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A-a-ouch.http: //www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-4-2014/who-froze-jade-rabbit-