CHINA'S CHANG’E-6 PROBE ACHIEVES SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON MOON'S FAR SIDE

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China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe accomplished a successful landing on the far side of the moon.
State media reported the milestone, marking a significant achievement for China’s space program.
It underscores China’s commitment to its decades-old space program and its ambitions in lunar exploration.

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Chang’e-6 probe Key Facts:

Sample Collection: The mission’s objective is to collect samples from the moon’s surface.
The probe landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, renowned as one of the solar system’s largest impact craters.
This collection will contribute to scientific research and understanding of lunar geology.

About Chang’e-6:

Mission Details:

Chang’e-6 landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon.
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.

Craft Components:

Consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander, and an ascender.
Lander equipped with multiple sensors including microwave, laser, and optical imaging sensors.

Sampling Methods:

Uses a drill for subsurface sampling and a robotic arm for surface sample grabbing.
Second successful mission to reach the moon’s far side, following China’s Chang’e-4 probe in 2019.

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