Jumping ahead of the U.S. in the space race, thanks to stolen American tech. To this day they steal at will thanks to the Biden Admin, and their bribed POTUS. So now China is doing what America has not done or can’t do…
China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe has successfully returned with samples from the far side of the Moon, marking a significant stride in the nation’s ambitious space program. The probe landed in Inner Mongolia this past Tuesday, bringing with it a rare collection of specimens believed to contain 2.5-million-year-old volcanic rock.
Meanwhile in space:
🇨🇳 China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe returns with first ever samples of the far side of the moon
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Launched in early May, the mission achieved lunar touchdown about a month later. In a swift operation spanning just over two days, the probe collected lunar samples using a drilling mechanism and then embarked on its return journey to Earth, which lasted several weeks.
During its mission, Chang’e 6 also deployed various scientific instruments on the Moon’s surface, including one that detected negative ions shortly after deployment. This achievement underscores China’s pioneering exploration of the Moon’s far side—a feat it first accomplished in April 2019 and remains unparalleled by any other nation.
The far side of the Moon, always hidden from Earth’s view, features a landscape significantly more rugged and complex than the familiar near side. Its terrain is dominated by high craters and large boulders, posing considerable challenges for exploration. Nevertheless, this lesser-known half of the Moon holds great scientific interest, potentially harboring resources such as water ice, which could be vital for future lunar missions, providing water, oxygen, and hydrogen.
History in the making: China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has just returned to Earth! And that’s not all! It is carrying the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the moon. Xinhua correspondent takes you to the scene. pic.twitter.com/80Bsl0hg1E
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) June 25, 2024
The successful retrieval of these samples has sparked considerable enthusiasm within the scientific community. Researchers are eager to analyze these materials, which weigh over four pounds, to gain insights into the Moon’s geological mysteries and its overall formation and evolution.
Catherine Heymans, an astronomer from Scotland, expressed her excitement about the successful landing. She highlighted the intriguing geological distinctions between the lunar near and far sides, noting that understanding these differences is a key objective of lunar studies.
China becomes the first country to retrieve lunar samples from the far side of the moon!
Chang’e-6 landed safely on earth earlier today.
Quite a breathtaking tech achievement! 👍👍
— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) June 25, 2024
Similarly, James Head, a professor of planetary geosciences at Brown University, described the returned samples as a “gold mine” and a “treasure chest,” emphasizing the widespread anticipation and excitement among international scientists about the insights that might emerge from this mission. This sentiment captures the global scientific community’s eager anticipation to delve into these samples, hoping to uncover new knowledge about our closest celestial neighbor.
Major Points:
- China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe successfully returned to Earth with samples from the far side of the Moon, landing in Inner Mongolia.
- The mission, launched in early May, collected over four pounds of 2.5-million-year-old volcanic rock from the Moon’s lesser-known far side.
- Chang’e 6 also deployed scientific instruments on the Moon, including one that detected the presence of negative ions.
- This achievement marks China as the first and only country to land on and explore the Moon’s far side, enhancing its position in space exploration.
- Scientists are excited to analyze the samples, hoping to uncover new insights into the Moon’s formation and potential resources like water ice.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
