December 1, 2021
Today in 2013, China launched the robotic lunar exploration lander Chang’e 3, with China’s first lunar rover, Yutu-hao (‘jade rabbit’). Rover Yutu explored its landing area in Mare Imbrium and sent back pictures of the surface of the Moon for several weeks. A complete description of the mission may be found here.
Pictured above is the Yutu rover on the lunar surface. Credit: CNSA