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CNSA2013Moon landingLong March 3BChina

AgencyCNSA

Year2013

TypeMoon landing

RocketLong March 3B

CountryChina

About the Mission

The first soft landing on the Moon in 37 years and the first for China, in December 2013. Deployed Yutu, the first Chinese lunar rover. Carried an ultraviolet telescope operated from the surface. Landed in Mare Imbrium not far from the Apollo 15 site. Opened the current era of lunar surface exploration.

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