China launches lunar probe to explore far side of the moon, in competition with the U.S. China aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 and has a sophisticated space exploration program.
Key Points
China launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon
Aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
Competition with the U.S. in space exploration
Pros
Advances in China's space exploration program
Potential insights into the far side of the moon
Competition with the U.S. in space exploration
Cons
Concerns over debris from rocket launches
Competition between China and the U.S. in space technology