China gears up to launch robotic spacecraft to moon's 'hidden' side
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NEW DELHI: China is gearing up to put a robotic spacecraft on a mission to the dark side of the moon. This mission is the first of three challenging missions that will eventually lead to a Chinese crewed landing and the establishment of a base on the lunar South pole.Since the initial Chang'e mission, which took place in 2007 and was named after the mythical Chinese moon goddess, China has significantly progressed in its exploration of the moon, bridging the technological gap with the United...

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