In December 2013, China’s Chang’e-3 lunar probe successfully soft-landed in the Sinus Iridum region of the Moon, deploying the Yutu (Jade Rabbit) rover onto the lunar surface. This milestone made China the third country—after the United States and the Soviet Union—to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The names ‘Chang’e’ and ‘Yutu,’ drawn from ancient Chinese mythology, were given to this modern space mission, symbolizing the realization of China’s millennia-old dream of reaching the Moon. Since then, they have metaphorically ‘moved into’ the legendary ‘Guanghan Palace’—the Moon—for a full 12 years.Although Yutu was designed to operate for only three months, it far exceeded expectations, functioning until 2016 and transmitting valuable scientific data and images. Remarkably, the Chang’e-3 lander remains partially operational even today, continuing to support scientific research. This longevity demonstrates the reliability of China’s deep-space exploration technology and reflects the perseverance and ingenuity of its aerospace engineers.Over the past 12 years, China’s lunar exploration program has steadily advanced: Chang’e-4 made the first-ever landing on the Moon’s far side, and Chang’e-5 successfully returned lunar samples to Earth. The journey of Chang’e and Yutu has transcended science alone, becoming a cultural bridge between ancient tradition and cutting-edge technology—inspiring generations to look up at the stars and reach for the cosmos.
2013年12月，中国嫦娥三号探测器成功在月球虹湾地区软着陆，将‘玉兔号’月球车送上月面，标志着中国成为继美、苏之后第三个实现月面软着陆的国家。‘嫦娥’与‘玉兔’这一对源自中国古代神话的名字，被赋予了现代航天任务，象征着中华民族千年奔月梦想的实现。自那时起，它们便‘入住’传说中的‘广寒宫’——月球，至今已整整12年。尽管玉兔号原设计寿命仅为3个月，但它超期服役至2016年才停止工作，期间传回大量科学数据和图像。而嫦娥三号着陆器至今仍在部分功能正常运行，持续为科研提供支持。这一成就不仅彰显了中国深空探测技术的可靠性，也体现了中国航天人追求卓越、勇于探索的精神。12年来，‘嫦娥’系列任务持续推进，从嫦娥四号首次登陆月背，到嫦娥五号成功采样返回，中国探月工程稳步迈向‘绕、落、回’三步走目标。‘嫦娥’与‘玉兔’的故事，早已超越科学本身，成为连接传统文化与现代科技的文化符号，激励着一代又一代人仰望星空、逐梦深空。
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