China first landed on the Moon on December 14, 2013, with the Chang'e 3 mission.
This mission was a significant milestone in China's space program, marking the first soft landing on the Moon since 1976. Chang'e 3, launched on December 2, 2013, carried the Yutu lunar rover.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of the mission:
- Mission Name: Chang'e 3
- Launch Date: December 2, 2013
- Landing Date: December 14, 2013
- Rover Name: Yutu (Jade Rabbit)
- Objective: To explore a 3 square kilometer area of the Moon.
The successful landing and deployment of the Yutu rover allowed China to conduct various scientific experiments on the lunar surface, including analyzing the lunar soil and studying the Moon's geological structure.
