China Lands Probe on Far Side of Moon

The transcript discusses China's recent achievements in space exploration, including landing on the far side of the moon, which is a significant challenge due to communication difficulties and surface conditions. China's space program aims to become a leading aerospace power, with plans to land on Mars and build a space station. The Beidou satellite system is also highlighted as a competitor to GPS. The transcript contrasts China's efforts with the US, noting that the US has not returned to the moon since 1972. China's scientific goals include studying the cosmos with less electromagnetic interference.

What is one of China's future goals in space exploration?

• To build a space station by 2022

• To land on Venus by 2023

• To establish a colony on Mars by 2025

• To launch a new GPS system by 2024

What is the purpose of China's Beidou satellite system?

• To provide internet access worldwide

• To rival the GPS system

• To monitor climate change

• To enhance television broadcasting

When was the last time the US landed on the moon?

• 1969

• 1980

• 1972

• 1990

Why is landing on the far side of the moon more challenging?

• It has more gravitational pull

• It is closer to the sun

• It has a smoother surface

• It is difficult to communicate with Earth

What is one of the scientific goals of China's mission to the far side of the moon?

• To study the origins of the cosmos

• To build a lunar base

• To mine lunar minerals

• To find water on the moon