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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China’s Chang’e-7: Seismograph & Hopper to Probe Moon’s Secrets in 2026
China’s Chang’e-7 mission, set for 2026, will carry a seismograph and autonomous hopper to study moonquakes, probe the lunar interior and hunt for water ice at the south pole.
Global Partnerships Fuel Lunar Science Breakthroughs
Astrophysics partnerships and data sharing are unlocking lunar science breakthroughs, says Simone Dell’Agnello of Italy’s National Institute for Nuclear Physics.
China’s Chang’e-6 Mission Returns Historic Far Side Moon Samples
China’s Chang’e-6 mission returns nearly 2kg of samples from the moon’s far side, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and advancing lunar exploration.
Chinese Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Lunar Farside Study
Chinese scientists publish first study on moon’s farside samples from Chang’e-6 mission, revealing unique mineralogical and geochemical properties.
Chinese Mainland Unveils World’s First AI Model for Lunar Exploration
Chinese mainland scientists unveil the world’s first AI model for lunar exploration, enhancing data processing for moon research and accelerating planetary science advancements.
Natural Graphene Found in Moon Samples by Chinese Mainland Researchers
Chinese mainland researchers have discovered natural few-layer graphene in lunar soil from the Chang’e-5 mission, offering new insights into the Moon’s geology and mineral composition.