Chang'e 4

The Chang'e 4 mission, launched by China, achieved a historic first in 2019 by successfully landing on the far side of the Moon. This mission included the Yutu-2 rover, which continues to operate on the lunar surface. Chang'e 4 is newsworthy as the Artemis II mission astronauts recently passed by the far side of the Moon, observing Yutu-2 as the only human-made object present there. This highlights China's advancements in lunar exploration and its growing presence in space. The mission's ongoing operation and the recent Artemis II flyby underscore the increasing competition and international interest in lunar exploration, with Chang'e 4 serving as a tangible symbol of China's capabilities in this domain and its commitment to further lunar study.