supraspectra:discoverynews:China’s Rover Rolls! Yutu Begins Moon MissionToday at 3:35 p.m. EST (4:35
supraspectra:discoverynews:China’s Rover Rolls! Yutu Begins Moon MissionToday at 3:35 p.m. EST (4:35 a.m. Sunday, Beijing time), the Chinese Chang’E 3 lander lowered its rover to the moon’s surface. A CCTV television broadcast depicted recorded footage of the rover, called “Yutu” (“Jade Rabbit”), rolling off the lander’s sleds, trundling into the lunar dust. Read more(Awesome GIFs courtesy of VidOrbital!)Remember, folks, this is the first soft-landing on the moon in 37 years. -- source link