China’s aggressive long-range program explore the moon includes a heavy focus on the south pole where probes have detected water. China’s Chang’e-4 mission is currently exploring the moon with a rover and lander on the far side. The vehicles are communicating with Earth via an orbiting spacecraft. The Chang’e-4 mission also includes two lunar CubeSats, one of which is still operational. China plans to launch the Chang’e-5 mission by the […]