China Moon Rover Explores ‘Different’ Far Side – New Scientist

The first rover to visit the far side of the moon, China’s Yutu-2, has found stark differences between there and the near side, New Scientist reported.

These include stickier, more supportive soil on the far side and a greater abundance of rocks and impact craters. The soil also appeared to more readily stick to the rover’s six wheels.

Read the full report: New Scientist.
 

READ MORE:

US, China Fire Up New Era of Cosmic Rivalry – Nikkei

NASA to pay company $1 to collect moon rocks

Elon Musk Rejects Satellite Criticism as SpaceX Raises $337m

George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.

You Might also Like

China’s Huawei, SMIC ‘to Ramp Production’ of Newest AI Chip

Chinese Vessel Suspected of Cutting Baltic Subsea Cables

Australian Bill Will Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Adani Stocks Plunge After US Charges For Bribery, Fraud