China's Chang'e-4 Lands on Moon's Far Side, Snaps First Image

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By Chelsea Gohd
Jan 3, 2019 5:01 PMMay 21, 2019 3:18 PM
#China's Chang'e-4 probe sends back world's first close shot of moon's far side after historic soft landing on uncharted area
The Chang'e-4 spacecraft sent back the world's first close shot of moon's far side after making a historic soft landing. (Credit: CNSA)

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