Chang’e-6 Mission Dates Apollo Basin to 4.16 Billion Years Ago
New analysis of Chang’e-6 lunar samples pins Apollo Basin at 4.16 billion years old, pushing back the Late Heavy Bombardment and revealing a gradual decline in early asteroid impacts.
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Chang’e-6 Samples Uncover Moon’s Far Side: A Drier, More “Reduced” Mantle
New analysis of Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveals the moon’s far side mantle is drier and in a lower oxidation state than its near side, reshaping our view of lunar evolution.
China Opens Ninth Batch of Lunar Sample Research Applications
CNSA approves its ninth batch of lunar sample loans: 30.88g from Chang’e-5 & Chang’e-6 missions to 32 research groups for groundbreaking lunar studies.
Chinese Mainland’s Chang’e-6 Team Wins 2025 IAF World Space Award
The Chang’e-6 mission team from the Chinese mainland has been honored with the 2025 IAF World Space Award, underscoring its groundbreaking work in lunar exploration.
Chang’e-6 Samples Unlock Secrets of Moon’s Far Side
Chinese scientists use Chang’e-6 samples to trace volcanic activity, magnetic shifts and water differences in the moon’s far side, reshaping our understanding of lunar evolution.
Lunar Legacy: Both Sides of the Moon at World Expo 2025
World Expo 2025 in Osaka will showcase lunar soil samples from both sides of the moon, featuring China’s historic Chang’e-6 mission.
Chang’e-6 Mission Reveals 4.25B-Year-Old Lunar Impact Event
Chang’e-6 mission directly dates the moon’s largest impact crater to 4.25 billion years, offering new insights into early solar system history.
Chang’e-6 Lunar Samples Confirm Magma Ocean on Early Moon
Chang’e-6 lunar samples confirm the moon was once covered by a molten magma ocean, shedding new light on its origin and evolution.
Xi Highlights China’s Latest Sci-Tech Milestones in 2025 New Year Address
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2025 New Year address highlights major scientific and technological milestones, including the Chang’e-6 mission, deep-ocean vessel Meng Xiang, and more.
China Nears Moon Landing Goal with Chang’e-6 Success in 2024
China’s Chang’e-6 mission successfully returned lunar samples in 2024, bringing us closer to the goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030.