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China has embarked on an unprecedented mission to collect samples from the far side of the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
An unmanned rocket carrying the Chang’e-6 probe was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center, aiming to bring back approximately two kilograms of lunar samples for analysis.
The 53-day mission seeks to explore the side of the moon that faces away from Earth, commonly referred to as the dark side. Despite its name, this region receives sunlight but is characterized by a thicker, more cratered crust compared to the near side.
Scientists anticipate that studying materials from this area could provide valuable insights into the moon’s formation process.
Named after the Moon goddess from Chinese mythology, the Chang’e-6 probe is set to make a soft landing in the vast South Pole-Aitken Basin, where it will collect lunar soil and rocks using a drill and mechanical arm.
Communication with Earth will be facilitated by a relay satellite named Queqiao 2, as the probe conducts experiments and gathers data.
This mission is the first of three planned uncrewed missions to the moon by China, with subsequent missions aimed at searching for water at the lunar south pole and establishing a base for future exploration.
China’s space exploration program, which has already achieved significant milestones such as landing a rover on the far side of the Moon, is poised to continue its ambitious goals, including sending astronauts to the Moon and collecting samples from other celestial bodies like Mars and Jupiter.
Friday’s launch represents another step forward in China’s efforts to expand its presence in space and compete with other leading nations in space exploration.
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