The lunar south pole has become a focal region of current deep space exploration and lunar research station construction due to its strategic resources, such as water ice and unique geological structures. To meet the urgent demands of China’s upcoming polar exploration missions (e.g. Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8) for precise target selection and in situ guidance, this paper systematically reviews the guidance methodology system for high-value exploration targets at the lunar south pole. First, the constraints imposed by the extreme polar environment on visual perception systems are analyzed. Then, the classification characteristics of high-value targets represented by water ice and deep-seated materials are refined, and a multidimensional quantitative screening criterion integrating Accessibility-Safety-Scientific Value is proposed. Finally, a comprehensive technical system is constructed, which includes adaptation to extreme environmental perception, target recognition and positioning based on multisource information fusion, and rover-manipulator coordinated planning and guidance. The intelligent evolution paradigm of space-ground collaboration is also prospected.
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