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China’s Chang’e 6 mission returned to Earth two years ago, providing the first rock and soil samples from the Moon’s farside. The distinct characteristics of the farside, compared to the nearside, present a unique opportunity to gain insights into the Moon’s early history.
China’s Chang’e 6 mission successfully returned to Earth two years ago today, delivering the first-ever rock and soil samples from the Moon’s farside. Because the largely unexplored farside is distinct from the nearside in volcanic activity, surface features, and chemical composition, the samples offer unprecedented opportunity to understand the Moon’s early history. Analysis of theContinue reading “June 25, 2024: Chang’e 6 success”
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