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space-exploration1 year ago

China's Chang'e-6 Returns with Historic Lunar Samples and Flag from Moon's Far Side

China's uncrewed Chang’e-6 probe is returning to Earth with the first samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone for China's space program. The probe landed in the South Pole-Aitken basin, collected rock and soil samples, and successfully lifted off to begin its journey back. This mission could provide unprecedented insights into the moon's formation and evolution, and the scientific community is eager to study the samples. The mission still faces critical stages, including docking with the lunar orbiter and re-entry to Earth.

via The Guardian|
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science-and-technology1 year ago

"China's Lunar Probe May Unlock Solar System Origins"

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe, which landed on the moon's far side, is set to return to Earth with samples that could provide insights into the early evolution of the solar system. The mission, launched on May 3, aims to collect 2 kg of material from the South-Pole Aitken Basin, a previously unexplored area. The samples are expected to help resolve controversies about the history of heavy bombardment in the solar system. The probe's return is anticipated around June 25, with international collaboration in analyzing the findings.

via Reuters|
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science-and-technology1 year ago

China Successfully Lands Probe on Moon's Far Side for Historic Mission

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the Moon in the South Pole-Aitken Basin to collect samples, marking the first time this rarely explored area will be sampled. The mission, which began on May 3, involves complex maneuvers and aims to gather lunar soil and rocks using a drill and robotic arm. This achievement is part of China's ambitious space program, which includes plans for a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030.

via ScienceAlert|
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space-exploration1 year ago

"Yuanwang Fleet and Long March-8 Rocket Prepare for Lunar Probe Missions"

China's Yuanwang fleet and Long March-8 rocket are preparing for the next lunar probe missions, with the Yuanwang-22 spacecraft tracking vessel heading to a port in Wenchang for the launch of the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, while the Long March-8 Y3 rocket has been transferred to a transport vessel for the same mission. The Queqiao-2 satellite, serving as a relay platform for China's lunar exploration program, is scheduled for launch in the first half of this year and will provide communications services for multiple upcoming missions to the moon.

via Global Times|
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space-exploration1 year ago

"Japan's SLIM Moon Lander's Final Eerie Photo Before Lunar Night"

Japan's lunar probe SLIM has powered down in preparation for a potentially fatal lunar nighttime, but not before sending back final images of the moon to mission control. The probe encountered trouble during its descent, but managed to reboot and conduct operations, including scanning the lunar surface for chemical composition. While it's likely the end of SLIM's journey, the Japanese space agency, JAXA, plans to attempt to operate the probe again when the sun shines on its solar cells in mid-February.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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space2 years ago

"Russia's Luna-25 Mission Creates Massive Lunar Crater, NASA Images Reveal"

NASA has released images showing a 33-foot-wide crater on the lunar surface, believed to be caused by Russia's Luna-25 probe crashing into the moon last month. The probe lost control and crashed after a thruster firing went awry, cutting off communications and putting it on the wrong orbital path. The failure was a setback for Russia's space program, which was aiming to explore the moon's southern polar region for potential ice deposits. The crater is close to the estimated impact point of the probe, according to NASA.

via CBS News|
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