China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully collecting 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side. This groundbreaking feat marks the first time in human history that research samples have been obtained from this unexplored region of our celestial neighbor.
The samples were meticulously sealed in specially designed, airtight storage containers to ensure their preservation during transport back to Earth. Nearly three months after their collection, these invaluable extraterrestrial materials have now been safely unsealed, allowing scientists to begin in-depth analysis.
In an exclusive development, a reporter from China Media Group (CMG) was granted unprecedented access to the Lunar Sample Laboratory at the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This access provides an inside look at the processes involved in handling and studying the lunar samples, highlighting the meticulous care and advanced technology employed in this remarkable space endeavor.
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