After a "soft landing" on the moon, it's planned that the rover will map contours and surface features, as well as looking at the geology on the far side. It's hoped that the probe might be returned with soil samples, and bring back clues about how the moon formed. "Geological survey and research as well as low-frequency radio astronomy observation and research will be carried out targeting the landing area on the far side of the moon for a better understanding of the formation and evolution of the moon," said the white paper, which envisages 2018 as a launch date. Not completely in the dark