China has launched a rover that is en route to the surface of the moon, marking the first time the Middle Kingdom has embarked on a moon-bound rover mission. The rover, called "Jade Rabbit," is affixed to a rocket that launched at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning local time. If all goes to plan, it is expected to land on the moon in mid-December. China has had two lunar orbit missions, but it has yet to touch down on the surface of the moon. The nation is reportedly planning manned trips to the moon one of these days.
Monday, December 2, 2013
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