Yutu-2, descended on the lunar surface

CHINA NAMED LUNAR ROVER AS yutu2

Question: China named lunar rover as?
(a) Yutu-1a
(b) Yutu-2b
(c) Yutu-2
(d) Yutu-2a
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 2nd Jan, 2019, Yutu-2, or literally Jade Rabbit-2, separated from the lander and descended on the lunar surface. China’s second lunar rover is expected to bring more scientific discoveries from the alien world.
  • The China National Space Administration (CNSA) and The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) made the announcement after China’s Chang’e-4 probe, comprised of a lander and a rover, landed on the far side (Von Karman crater) of the moon earlier.
  • The 135-kg new rover is 2 kg lighter than its predecessor and is the lightest rover ever sent to the moon.
  • China successfully deployed Chang’e-4 lunar probe to carry out a string of experiments on the unexplored far side of the moon.
  • It will be focusing on advanced technology, including space applications.

Links:
http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2019-01/04/content_74341381.htm
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/lunar-rover-named-as-yutu-2/article25913948.ece