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| Chang'e-6 Returns First Samples from Moon's Far Side: China's Historic Space Mission Success Image credit: Xinhuanet X (formally Twitter) handle |
The return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully touched down on Earth on Tuesday, marking a historic achievement by bringing back the world's first samples collected from the far side of the moon.
The capsule landed precisely in the designated area of Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as confirmed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). This successful mission underscores China's growing capabilities in space exploration.
The Chang'e-6 probe, part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program, was tasked with retrieving lunar samples from a region of the moon that had never been sampled before. This mission represents a significant milestone in lunar science, as the far side of the moon presents unique geological features and a different environment compared to the near side. The samples collected by Chang'e-6 are expected to provide valuable insights into the moon's composition, history, and the broader processes of planetary formation.
The success of the Chang'e-6 mission follows a series of accomplishments by the CNSA, including the Chang'e-5 mission, which brought back samples from the near side of the moon in 2020. These missions are part of China's broader strategy to advance its space capabilities, which include future plans for a lunar base and crewed missions to the moon.
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