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Historical record

Yutu rover

Operated ~31 months despite an early mobility failure.

Coordinates
44.12, -19.51 (positive-east)
Era
B (1990-2019)
Parent mission
Chang'e 3
Role
rover
Operator
CNSA
Nation
China
Launched (UTC)
2013-12-01
Reached Moon (UTC)
2013-12-14 landing
Event type
rover
Outcome
success
Site
Mare Imbrium
Left on surface
none
Returned material
none
Current status
dead on surface
Operational status (derived)
unknown
Source grade
primary

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