China’s Chang’e-4 lunar probe is headed to the far side of the moon, an area that’s unknown and could offer more information on space climate conditions. On Saturday, the Chang’e-4 lunar probe took…
China’s Chang’e-4 lunar probe is headed to the far side of the moon, an area that’s unknown and could offer more information on space climate conditions.
On Saturday, the Chang’e-4 lunar probe took off from the Sichuan-based Xichang Satellite Launch Center early in the morning, reported China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. Chang’e-4 is anticipated to make the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon, which could be a major milestone in lunar exploration.
#BREAKING: China launches Chang’e-4 lunar probe in the early hours of Saturday. It’s expected to make first-ever soft landing on far side of the moon pic.twitter.com/r0Fwq2RM4U
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) December 7,2018
With Chang’e-4, China aims to learn more about the far side of the moon, including its terrain and lunar soil components.
