China's first lunar module has begun orbiting the Moon, 12 days after blasting off, officials have confirmed.The satellite, named Chang'e I, slowed down as it reached lunar gravitational pull, 200km (120 miles) from the Moon.
Scientists intend to keep the probe in orbit for one year while it studies the surface and beams back images.
China's lunar mission comes just weeks after Japan launched a similar module, but officials in Beijing denied an Asian space race was under way.
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