China to explore 'dark side' of the moon

By Shen Lu and Katie Hunt, CNN

Updated 1457 GMT (2257 HKT) May 21, 2015

A rocket carrying the Jade Rabbit -- China's first lunar rover -- blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwest province of Sichuan, China, on December 2, 2013.
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China's space accomplishments – A rocket carrying the Jade Rabbit -- China's first lunar rover -- blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwest province of Sichuan, China, on December 2, 2013.
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The Jade Rabbit was declared a success but suffered from technological problems.
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China's space accomplishments – The Jade Rabbit was declared a success but suffered from technological problems.
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Astronauts wave after getting out from the return capsule of the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft after completing China's longest manned space mission on June 26, 2013.
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China's space accomplishments – Astronauts wave after getting out from the return capsule of the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft after completing China's longest manned space mission on June 26, 2013.
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