Summary
- China’s Chang’e 6 probe has returned to Earth with rock and soil samples from the far side of the Moon.
- This mission marks the first time samples have been collected from the far side of the Moon, shedding light on previously unstudied geological eras.
- The samples are expected to provide insights into the differences between the near and far sides of the Moon, with potential economic implications.
- The Chinese Space Program aims to continue lunar exploration, with plans for Chinese astronauts to land on the Moon by 2030.
