Yutu-2 lunar rover finds sticky soil on the far side of the moon

A photo of the Yutu-2 moon rover, taken by the Chang’e-4 lunar probe. AFP. Article by Alex Wilkins. New Scientist – January 19, 2022.

We haven’t been able to take a close-up look at the far side of the moon until now, and the discoveries being made by the Yutu-2 rover might prove important for future missions

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. These include stickier, more supportive soil on the far side and a […]

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