China's recent Moon mission was a round-trip success. Courtesy: China Space Website

China’s recent Moon mission was a round-trip success.
Courtesy: China Space Website

A new story on the recent China succcess, posted today on Space.com:

China’s 1st Round-Trip Moon Shot Sets Stage for Bigger Lunar Feats
by Leonard David, Space.com’s Space Insider Columnist
November 05, 2014 07:00am ET

 

http://www.space.com/27661-china-moon-mission-sample-return.html

 

 

By the way, you might check out this video on the mission:

China mooncraft made a skip re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, then parachuted into pre-selected landing site. Courtesy: China Space  Website

China mooncraft made a skip re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, then parachuted into pre-selected landing site.
Courtesy: China Space
Website

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