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Yutu
Lunar rover delivered to lunar surface by Chang'e-3.

Status: Operational 2013. First Launch: 2013-12-01. Last Launch: 2013-12-01. Number: 1 .

At 20:35 GMT on December 14 the `Yutu hao' (`rabbit') rover drove down the Chang'e-3 ramp onto the lunar surface. Yutu and Chang'e-3 are both solar powered, but also carry small Pu-238 radioactive heater units to keep systems from freezing during the 14-day lunar night. Yutu had six wheels.



Family: Moon. Country: China. Launch Vehicles: Chang Zheng 3BE.

2013 December 1 - . 17:30 GMT - . Launch Site: Xichang. Launch Pad: xxx. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Chang Zheng 3BE.

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