BEIJING, Dec. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- The lunar rover "Yutu" has resumed its explorations after taking a break for a few days. Since successfully landing on the moon, the lander and the rover "Yutu", or "Jade rabbit" started carrying out their own missions.
On Monday, "Yutu" had to turn itself off to withstand the high temperatures during the day. Data sent back shows that parts that were under direct sunlight reached over 100 degrees Celsius, while parts covered in shadow saw temperatures well below zero.
Initially the rover was supposed to "wake up" next Monday, but after much discussion; controllers ordered it to get back to work earlier.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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