Chang'e-4

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  • China's Yutu 2 Rover Continues Work On Lunar Far Side Despite Rare Mission Updates
    Yutu 2 rover leaving the Chang'e 4 lander
    In spite of the lack of reports, Yutu 2 is alive and well on the far side of the moon.
  • China's Yutu 2 Rover Discovers Sticky Soil On Lunar Far Side
    Yutu 2 rover leaving the Chang'e 4 lander
    Yutu 2 is the only rover on the far side of the moon and its discoveries might prove important for future missions.
  • Chang'e 4 Probe Completes 20th Day On Lunar Farside
    Space junk
    China's Chang'e 4 probe, switching to dormant mode during the lunar night due to the lack of solar power, has survived about 559 Earth days on the moon.
  • Scientists Reveal Mystery Behind Gel-Like Substance On Moon
    A passenger plane is seen with the full moon behind as it begins its final landing approach to Heathrow Airport in London
    The odd "gel-like" substance in a crater on the far side of the moon has attracted widespread interest following its discovery by China's Chang'e-4 rover.
  • China’s Moon Mission Sprouts First Cotton Seeds
    Soyuz spacecraft
    China's Chang'e-4 has made history all over again as it sprouted the first cotton seeds on the moon. This breakthrough is considered by scientists as a critical part of future space expeditions as it could allow astronauts to grow and harvest their own food even in low temperatures.