China's Chang'e-6 probe achieved a significant milestone in lunar exploration by successfully landing on the far side of the moon on Sunday at 6:23 a.m. Beijing Time. The mission, orchestrated by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), is focused on collecting valuable samples from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, one of the moon's largest and oldest impact basins.
The SPA Basin is of particular interest to scientists as it holds clues about the moon's composition and the history of our solar system. Over the next two days, Chang'e-6 will gather these samples, which are expected to provide unprecedented insights when brought back to Earth for meticulous analysis.
This mission not only demonstrates China's advancing capabilities in space exploration but also contributes to the global understanding of lunar geology. As the mission progresses, space enthusiasts and researchers alike eagerly anticipate the discoveries that Chang'e-6 will unveil.
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China's lunar exploration: What to expect from Chang'e-6 mission
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