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Chang'e 3
China's first soft landing on the Moon.
Mission Overview
The mission deployed the "Yutu" (Jade Rabbit) rover, the first rover to operate on the Moon since the Soviet Lunokhod 2 in 1973.
Learning from History
"It discovered a new type of basaltic rock, suggesting the Moon remained volcanically active longer than previously thought."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Type | Lander/Rover |
| Destination | Moon |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Long March 3B |