China's Yutu 2 rover still going strong after nearly 6 years on the far side of the moon (video)

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China's Chang'e 4 rover Yutu 2 has been working on the far side of the moon for nearly six years. It was designed to operate for just three lunar days, or about three Earth months.

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This shows the West that China is a space-capable country now and not a copycat. The USA must invest in pure science more and stop pinching off research and investments if it wants to stay in front. FAA and other agencies need to let SpaceX continue development or the Chinese will land on the moon first. While that is not harmful directly it is a massive step down for our prestige. Be warned. It is not a bad thing for science and humanity if another country surpasses us, it is our problem to solve internally.