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Chinese satellite explores far side of the moon

By Tian Xuefei and Zhou Huiying | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-11-14 18:15

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A Long March 4C carrier rocket carrying "Longjiang 2", a microsatellite, was launched on May 21 at Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

With complex geological conditions, the far side of the moon has long held the interest of scientists.

In recent months, the microsatellite, partly controlled by the students, has taken many photos of the moon and the earth.

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