“CHINA’S CHANG’E-6 SUCCESSFULLY LIFTS OFF FROM MOON’S FAR SIDE WITH ROCK SAMPLES”
Why in the news?
- China’s Chang’e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the far side of the moon.
- The probe started its return journey to Earth, carrying rock samples.
- Chang’e-6 is set to become the first mission to return samples from the moon’s far side, which permanently faces away from Earth.
source:timesnow
About Chang’e-6 Mission :
- Chang’e-6 probe successfully collected rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side.
- First human sampling and return mission from the moon’s far side.
- Launched by a Chinese Long March-5 rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Center,consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander, and an ascender.
- Landing site: South Pole-Aitken Basin, a 13 km deep crater with a 2,500km diameter.
- Chandrayaan-3 also targeted the lunar south pole for its landing site.
- Challenges include lack of direct communication, requiring a relay satellite, and rugged terrain.
- Sixth mission in China’s Chang’e moon exploration program, named after a Chinese moon goddess.
- Second mission designed to bring back samples, following Chang’e 5 in 2020.
- China aims to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, marking a significant step forward.
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