China's Chang'e-6 Achieves Historic Landing on Moon's Far Side for Sample Collection
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China's Chang’e-6 mission successfully landed on the far side of the moon, targeting the South Pole-Aitken Basin, to collect unique lunar samples. This marks China's fourth successful lunar landing and aims to bring back up to 2,000 grams of lunar material for scientific analysis. The mission involves complex stages, including sample collection, ascent, and return to Earth, with the samples expected to provide valuable insights into lunar and early solar system history.
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