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China's Chang'e-2 lunar mission success

2010-11-08 14:12

China's Chang'e-2 lunar mission success

The depths of Daniell crater is seen in this image, unveiled on Monday, which was taken by the Chang'e-2, China's second lunar probe and sent back to Earth. Daniell is a lunar impact crater located in the southern half of the Lacus Somniorum. [Photo/Xinhua] 

BEIJING- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday unveiled pictures of the moon's Sinus Iridum, or Bay of Rainbows, marking the success of China's Chang'e-2 lunar probe mission.

The pictures were taken and sent back by the Chang'e-2, China's second lunar probe, which was launched on October 1.

 

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