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Yutu-2 lunar rover spacecraft family

Yutu-2 is China’s lunar rover deployed by the Chang’e 4 mission. It became the first rover to operate on the Moon’s far side after the January 2019 landing and conducts in-situ exploration with the Chang’e 4 lander and Queqiao relay.

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Yutu-2Yutu 2Jade Rabbit-2Chang’e 4 roverCE-4 rover
Family Name
Yutu-2
Full Name
Yutu-2 lunar rover spacecraft family
Roles
interplanetary_proberoverresearchtechnology_demonstrator
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

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Yutu-2 is China’s lunar rover deployed by the Chang’e 4 mission. It became the first rover to operate on the Moon’s far side after the January 2019 landing and conducts in-situ exploration with the Chang’e 4 lander and Queqiao relay.
First Flight Year
2,018
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 11:45:33 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 11:45:33 UTC