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Chang'e flew to the moon 嫦娥奔月 (chang'e ben yue)

China successfully launched the Chang'e-3 lunar probe from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on Dec 2, which is another achievement in its moon mission. Chang'e-3 is China's first lunar rover and will be its first spacecraft to soft-land on the surface of an extraterrestrial body.

Chang'e-3 comprises a lander and a moon rover named Yutu, or Jade Rabbit. The moon rover is tasked with surveying the moon's surface and geological structure, and looking for natural resources. It will send back 3D images, measure infrared spectrums and analyze the lunar soil.