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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/yutu-2-lunar-rover-finds-sticky-soil-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon/
- Published: 2022-01-23T09:45:12-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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 […] Click here to view original web page at www.newscientist.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio