China to Land Lunar Rover

Chinese technicians are preparing to land a lunar probe on the moon, the country's first attempt at a soft lunar landing.The Chang'e-3 lunar probe, which includes the "Jade Rabbit" rover buggy, blasted off earlier this month from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern Sichuan province. The landing is scheduled for 13:40 UTC Saturday.After landing, the rover is slated to separate from the rocket and embark on a three-month scientific exploration.If...

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