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December 06, 2013

China moon rover enters lunar orbit: Xinhua
Beijing (AFP) Dec 06, 2013
China's first lunar rover entered the moon's orbit on Friday, state media reported, a key step towards the vessel's planned landing later this month. The rover - known as Yutu, or Jade Rabbit - reached lunar orbit late Friday, the official Xinhua news agency said, about 112 hours after it was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China. It is expected to touch down on the moon in mid-December to explore its surface and search for natural resources. The Chang'e-3 ... read more

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