Image: CNSA
A Chinese probe has become the first spacecraft to land on the far side of the moon, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). CNSA says the probe, named Chang'e-4, touched down at 10:26 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday. Chang'e-4 is an un-crewed vehicle that includes a lander and a rover.
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