Positioning of the CE-1’s impact site based on CCD image data photographed during the controlled impact on the Moon

Up to now, many lunar explorations concluded their scientific mission through the impact on the lunar surface. The prediction and positioning of impact sites are based on the extrapolated orbiting data together with the real time orbiting data and observations from ground based telescope provided by TT & C System. As most lunar missions carried cameras onboard, a new method of positioning of CE-1 impact site is put forward. It is based on the CCD image data photographed during the controlled impact and the existing lunar terrain data. Test results from this new method also validate the published impact site position.