China takes 'significant' step in the race for resources in space

The first image of the Moon's far side taken by China's Chang'e-5

The first image of the Moon's far side taken by China's Chang'e-5 Source: AAP

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China has beaten the United States and Russia to become the first country to land on the far side of the Moon.

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