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China's scientific expedition to the Moon has sent its first photos the lunar surface. A robot called the Jade Rabbit became the first vehicle to traverse the Moon's volcanic ash since America's Apollo missions four decades ago. Scientists China's mission control were ecstatic as the first high-quality images came through an area the Moon known as the Bay Rainbows. The photos showed the rover the Chinese flag clearly visible the dark space. Jade Rabbit is expected to test soil samples ahead the possible mining the Moon's rocks and minerals. A Chinese scientist said: "China's lunar programme is an important component mankind's activities to explore the peaceful use space."

The South China Morning Post described the Moon landing as a landmark achievement Chinese history. It wrote: "The world long ago sat and took notice China's rapid rise as a space power….But nothing compares the scientific and technological significance the landing the moon at 9.12 Saturday night." It said the mission, "has transformed China's dream putting a man the moon into a given; sooner rather than later". China's science fiction writers are also overjoyed their country's success. Chen Qiufan described his vision the future, saying: "I think everything will look differently when a Chinese person looks Earth the Moon." He added: "I expect that day will come.”