22 January marks one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture ... we believe there is a Goddess called Chang’e who has a pet rabbit. Together they live on the Moon.” ...

Chang’e is the name of the Chinese moon goddess. The mission, from the trip to the Moon, the landing on the lunar surface and the Rover’s – nicknamed Jade Rabbit – short road trip ...

In some stories the rabbit is the companion of the Chinese Moon Goddess Chang'e. The myths say that Chang'e floated up to the Moon after drinking too much elixir of immortality. She was married to the ...