"China's Lunar Probe May Unlock Solar System Origins"

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"China's Lunar Probe May Unlock Solar System Origins"
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China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe, which landed on the moon's far side, is set to return to Earth with samples that could provide insights into the early evolution of the solar system. The mission, launched on May 3, aims to collect 2 kg of material from the South-Pole Aitken Basin, a previously unexplored area. The samples are expected to help resolve controversies about the history of heavy bombardment in the solar system. The probe's return is anticipated around June 25, with international collaboration in analyzing the findings.

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