State news agency Xinhua is reporting that China is planning to launch a probe to the moon in the second half of 2013. The Chang'e-3, named after the Chinese moon goddess, will deposit a lander and rover on our natural satellite to survey its bumpy surface.
Engadget , China sending a probe to the moon next year to look for Moonbase Alpha, China sending a probe to the moon next year to look for Moonbase Alpha
