NASA Reaches Out for China’s Chang’e 5 Moon Samples, As China Celebrates 10 Years on the Moon

While geopolitics may constrain collaboration, for now, the future of space science is very promising.

The rabbit who has seen the most stars landed on the moon for 10 years

It was December 14, 2013, when China marked its name in lunar history. The Chang'e-3 probe made a successful soft landing on the moon's surface, beginning a detailed survey of this enigmatic celestial body. This achievement positioned China as the third country with the technology for extraterrestrial soft landing and rover exploration.

The landing site, later named "Guanghan Palace"- known as the Moon Palace and the home of the Chinese Moon Goddess in legends, became home to 'Yutu'. It was China's first lunar rover, tasked with studying the moon's surface. It was a myth-turned-reality, intertwining ancient lore with modern science.

Yutu and Chang'e-3 lander take pictures of each other on the lunar surface.

In one adorable image, the Chang'e-3 lander and Yutu rover even snapped a selfie together against the desolate beauty of the moonscape. During its operation, the rover overcame damage and extreme temperatures fluctu…