Foreign media that China launched the "Rabbit" is to develop rare earth mine the moon

China has launched the first lunar rover to explore its surface , its purpose is probably also includes exploration of rare earth minerals found under the lunar surface .

With the "rabbit " takeoff , China could become the third country to achieve a soft landing on the moon , after the United States and Russia.

"We will strive to achieve our dream of space , as part of a national revival Chinese dream . " Officers from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center said.

The rover 's name - from 340 million voters this year, online voting choice - the ancient Chinese mythology fairy Chang E reared name a rabbit .

Professor Ouyang , Chinese Academy receives from BBC News interview , said China is relatively late to the lunar environment and natural resource owners , the spacecraft is equipped with a penetrating radar to measure the lunar soil and crust.

"The moon has a wealth of resources - mainly rare earths , titanium , uranium, on earth is very short , and there is no limit to use these resources , " said quoting him.

If this mission is successful, China will send another probe to collect lunar samples in 2020 .


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