China lands on moon's far side for sample-retrieval mission
DAWN.com — June 3, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC
Summary: China successfully landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the moon's far side, aiming to retrieve the world's first rock and soil samples. The Chang’e-6 craft landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, a challenging area due to communication difficulties. This marks China's second mission to the moon's far side, enhancing its space power status. The mission is part of a global race for lunar resources to support future astronaut missions and moon bases.
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