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Chang'e 4
First landing on the Far Side of the Moon.
Mission Overview
Because the far side never faces Earth, China had to launch a relay satellite (Queqiao) to talk to the lander. It successfully deployed the Yutu-2 rover.
Learning from History
"This was a "world-first" that neither the USA nor Russia had attempted."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Type | Lander/Rover |
| Destination | Moon (Far Side) |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Long March 3B |