But the most fundamental reason is that this plan is technically very challenging. The lunar orbit is not as stable as Earth's orbit, and orbital mechanics are more complex, considering it is influenced by both the Earth's and the Sun's gravitational perturbations.
Moreover, low lunar orbits are likely to encounter orbital decay issues, requiring additional fuel and thrusters to maintain propulsion and prevent the spacecraft from crashing.
Higher orbits are stable but require more fuel, which means higher load demands on the rockets.
Therefore, determining an appropriate position requires massive calculations. If we add the high-precision navigation needed for lunar orbit and the higher reliability demands on the thrusters, humanity virtually has no experience in this realm.
In short, in the eyes of many industry insiders, Huaxia's manned moon mission this time is akin to dancing on the edge of a knife.
