China Releases Pictures from Moon's Far Side
After landing the first spacecraft on the far side of the moon, China has released new pictures.
At a Glance
- China's Chang'e-4 probe will attempt to grow plants using a "mini lunar biosphere."
- A tin containing seeds and silkworms will be placed with a small tube directing in natural sunlight.
- The experiment could provide information toward building a moon base and supplying long-term residence
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/china-lands-first-probe-far-side-moon-180971172/
- Video
https://weather.com/science/space/news/2019-01-07-china-growing-plants-on-far-side-of-moon
- https://twitter.com/jzebraa/status/1082530090200621057
