China's Chang'e-6 Prepares for Historic Moon Landing

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China's Chang'e-6 Prepares for Historic Moon Landing
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China's Chang’e-6 mission is set to attempt a historic landing on the far side of the moon this weekend to collect samples from the Apollo crater. The mission, which launched on May 3, aims to gather up to 2,000 grams of lunar material for scientific analysis, with the samples expected to return to Earth around June 25. The mission is supported by international collaborations and is part of China's broader lunar exploration goals, including future missions and the establishment of a permanent lunar base.

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