Yutu (Jade Rabbit) Selected as Name for China's First Moon Rover

The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense held a press conference on the second phase of the Lunar Exploration Program, the Chang'e-3 Mission. Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Lunar Exploration Program, Li Benzheng, stated that the name of China's first lunar rover, "Jade Rabbit," reflects the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and also demonstrates China's commitment to peacefully utilizing space. He also introduced in detail the specific process of the global naming activity for the "Jade Rabbit."