Yutu (rover)

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/yutu-rover

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the mission name?Chang'e 3
2. What is the launch date?December 1, 2013
3. What is Yutu and why is it special?Yutu is China’s first lunar rover, a robot that explored the Moon for over two years, traveling 114 meters and sending valuable science data.
4. When did Yutu land on the Moon and how long did it work?Yutu landed on December 14, 2013, and worked for 31 months until July 31, 2016, far longer than its planned three months.

In-situ Investigation: Scientific study conducted directly at the location of the object or phenomenon.
Lunar Regolith: The layer of loose dust, soil, and broken rock on the surface of the Moon.
CNSA: The China National Space Administration, responsible for China's space program.