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China's Chang'e-6 Makes Historic Moon Sample Return from Far Side

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China's Chang'e-6 Makes Historic Moon Sample Return from Far Side
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China's Chang'e-6 mission has successfully collected and launched samples from the far side of the moon into lunar orbit. The ascent vehicle, carrying up to 2,000 grams of lunar material, lifted off from the lander in Apollo crater and is now tracking the Chang'e-6 orbiter. The mission aims to return these samples to Earth by late June, providing valuable insights into the moon's composition and aiding future lunar and deep space missions.

Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#change-6#china-national-space-administration#lunar-samples#moon-mission#science-and-technology#space-exploration
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  1. Chang'e-6: Moon samples collected and launched into lunar orbit  SpaceNews
  2. China’s Chang’e-6 probe lifts off with samples from moon’s far side in historic first  CNN
  3. China's lunar probe plants a flag on the far side of the moon, sends samples back toward Earth  CBS News
  4. China lands on far side of the moon  UPI News
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