This file photo released by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Nov. 26, 2007 shows China's first picture of the moon captured by Chang'e-1, China's first lunar orbiter, marking the full success of its lunar probe project. (Xinhua Photo)

China publishes its first picture of the moon captured by Chang'e-1, the country's first lunar probe, on Monday, marking the full success of its lunar probe project.

Premier Wen: Lunar probe opens new chapter

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao asserted in a passionate and inspiring speech on Monday that China has jointed the world's select few powers that have the capabilities to engage in deep-space exploration.

After unveiling the first picture of the moon surface taken by Chang'e-1, China's first lunar probe, Wen said that the dream of the Chinese people of flying onto the Moon for more than 1,000 years had started to materialize.

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