The Chinese Chang’e-5 orbiter took color photographs of the lander as it was descending from orbit toward the surface of the Moon, last last night, Dec. 1. The photos were released in real time. The lander subsequently took a color panorama of the area near the landing site.
• Photos were taken of the landing site, showing a flat surface, with no large boulders, and few small rocks, perfect for Chang’e-5’s rock and soil collection mission.