We Just Landed on the Far Side of the Moon for the First Time! SciShow News

In early 2019, significant achievements in space exploration were made. NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past Ultima Thule, a distant Kuiper Belt Object, revealing its unique features. Meanwhile, China successfully landed the Chang'e 4 mission on the moon's far side, a first in space exploration. These missions highlight the ongoing advancements and discoveries in our solar system.

What significant event did NASA's New Horizons accomplish at the start of 2019?

What is a Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) and how does MU 69 fit this classification?

What are the expected outcomes from the data collected by New Horizons regarding MU 69?

How does the brightness of MU 69 compare to other celestial bodies, and what does this indicate?

Describe the significance of China's Chang'e 4 mission.

What challenges did the Chang'e 4 mission face due to its location on the far side of the moon?

Explain the importance of the communications satellite placed by China for the Chang'e 4 mission.