China`s Jade Rabbit Moon rover experiences mechanical abnormality

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 19:13

China`s first lunar rover, Jade Rabbit Moon rover has run into trouble after experiencing a `mechanical control abnormality`, state media announced.

China`s first lunar rover and lander wake up after 2 weeks

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 00:19

China`s first lunar rover `Yutu` and the Chang`e-3 lander have woken up after a period of dormancy that lasted two weeks, in a move designed to ride out harsh climactic conditions on the Moon.

China deploys `Jade Rabbit` lunar rover on moon

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:42

China has deployed its lunar rover vehicle on the moon, state media said early Sunday, hours after carrying out the first soft landing on Earth`s satellite since 1976 in a major step for Beijing`s ambitious space programme.

China`s first lunar rover set for Moon landing

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 09:59

A space module carrying China`s first lunar rover is scheduled to land on the moon Saturday evening, state media said, in a huge step for the Asian superpower`s ambitious space programme.