China's Chang'e-6 Makes Historic Moon Sample Return from Far Side

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China's Chang'e-6 mission has successfully collected and launched samples from the far side of the moon into lunar orbit. The ascent vehicle, carrying up to 2,000 grams of lunar material, lifted off from the lander in Apollo crater and is now tracking the Chang'e-6 orbiter. The mission aims to return these samples to Earth by late June, providing valuable insights into the moon's composition and aiding future lunar and deep space missions.
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