FINANCIAL TIMES: China has become only the third nation to complete the controlled landing of a spacecraft on the moon, joining the United States and the former Soviet Union in a feat of technological strength and national pride.
The Chang’e 3, named after a lunar goddess, managed the first “soft-landing” on the moon since 1976 on Saturday, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The craft is carrying the Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, rover, which is expected to detach after several hours. The remote-controlled rover will conduct geological surveys…High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article.
China has trumpeted the rapid advance of its space program as a symbol of pride and as a sign that it is joining the ranks of the most powerful and advanced nations. However, the scientific pay-off from its space program has been less obvious… (more)
