Chinese lunar scientist disputes the claim, saying site was within moon’s southern hemisphere but not in the polar region. Others agree, but one notes that landing a rover close the south pole ‘is already a major achievement’.
He’s not denying the landing, he’s arguing that 69° S latitude doesn’t qualify as the South Pole. According to the article NASA defines the South Pole region as anything between 80 and 90 degrees.
He’s not denying the landing, he’s arguing that 69° S latitude doesn’t qualify as the South Pole. According to the article NASA defines the South Pole region as anything between 80 and 90 degrees.