“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.
Key Facts about Chandrayaan-4 : India’s upcoming lunar mission

Mission Objectives

  • Chandrayaan 4 aims to bring back lunar samples from the Moon’s south pole region.
  • It serves as a crucial step towards India’s goal of landing an astronaut on the Moon by 2040.

Execution Plan

  • Launch options include the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and the LVM3 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III).
  • The mission comprises five spacecraft modules: Re-entry module (RM), Transfer Module (TM), Ascender Module (AM), Descender Module (DM), and Propulsion Module (PM).

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