China declares Chang'e-4 mission complete success

The screen at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center shows the lander of the Chang'e-4 probe (R) and the rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) taking photos of each other, Jan. 11, 2019. China announced Friday that the Chang'e-4 mission, which realized the first-ever soft-landing on the far side of the moon, was a complete success. With the assistance of the relay satellite Queqiao (Magpie Bridge), the rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) and the lander of the Chang'e-4 probe took photos of each other. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)