CHINA: A historic momenet for China as Chang’e-4 probe makes a soft landing on the far side of the moon.
This Chinese spacecraft is the first ever to land on the far side of the moon, state-run media reported.
China’s Chang’e-4 probe set the record on Thursday as it touched down on the far side of the moon
The simulated landing process of Chang’e-4 lunar probe was monitored at
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China National Space Administration announced it landed successfully on the pre-selected spot at 10:26 a.m. Beijing Time (0226 GMT
The probe, comprising a lander and a rover.
The pre-selected landing area was at
- 177.6 degrees east longitude and
- 5.5 degrees south latitude
The spacecraft landed on the unexplored side of the moon that was never visible from Earth.
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The mission aims to take detailed measurements of the moon’s terrain and mineral composition. Pictures have been taken by
A spokesperson from the Australian Space Agency congratulating China on Twitter.
Landing on the far side has its technical challenges. There is no way to directly communicate with the device as it nears the target. It took three days for the space craft to reach the moon. A satellite was put in the orbit in May to communicated with the spacecraft.
Moment of Celebration and Relief on the successful Landing
