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Chang’e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth – a planetary scientist explains what this sample might contain

China achieved a historic feat by returning the first sample from the far side of the moon in June 2024. The lunar lander Chang’e 6 used a robotic scoop and drill to collect about 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. Those samples were returned to Earth on June 25, 2024. Chang’e 6 built… Read More »

China sent a probe to take samples from the less-explored far side of the moon

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China launched a lunar probe Friday to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could shed light on the differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. It’s the latest advance in China’s increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with… Read More »