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In a world's first, Chinese lunar probe Chang'e-4 just touched down on the far side of the moon -- the more mysterious, and lesser known side.

Touchdown

And it sent us a picture.

China Just Landed a Rover on the Far Side of the Moon

A Chinese lander destined for the side of the Moon — the side that always faces away from the Earth — has now entered lunar orbit.

Mission Success

It's expected to land in early 2019.

China's Moon Lander Just Entered Lunar Orbit

China just successfully launched a rocket with a lunar rover on board that will hopefully get the first-ever close-up look at the dark side of the Moon.

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