<h5>China’s Chang’e-6 returns</h5><p>In a groundbreaking achievement, China’s Chang’e-6 mission has successfully returned to Earth with samples from the far side of the Moon. This is the part of the moon that is permanently facing away from the Earth.</p><p>This mission is a big deal because it’s the first time anyone has brought back samples from this unexplored part of the Moon.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LsovaE4ELpg" title="China’s Chang'e-6 Spacecraft Returns From Moon to Earth" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption>Chang’e-6 return with rocks. Video by Bloomberg Quicktake.</figcaption></figure></div><p>Launched in early May, the Chang’e-6 spacecraft made a complex journey to the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side. This area is characterised by its deep craters and rugged terrain, making it a challenging target for landing and exploration.</p><p>After touching down, Chang’e-6 used its robotic tools to gather approximately 2 kg of lunar soil and rock. The vehicle then launched the collected samples back to the orbiter, which transported them safely to Earth.</p><h5>Why does this matter?</h5><p>The far side of the Moon holds many secrets about the solar system's history.</p><p>Scientists are particularly interested in studying the samples to understand the geological differences between the near and far sides of the Moon.</p><p>This mission could also uncover evidence of ancient volcanic activity and the presence of ice, which are crucial for future space missions and understanding the Moon's formation.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/GQ_6ooyb_XQAAMGTQ_178723cc49.jpeg" alt="GQ6ooybXQAAMGTQ.jpeg"><figcaption>Chinese officials and scientists checking out the spacecraft. Photo by DW Asia.</figcaption></figure><h5>What does it mean for the future?</h5><p>With the samples now on Earth, researchers are eager to analyse them and uncover new insights into lunar geology.</p><p>These findings could significantly advance our knowledge of the Moon and aid in planning future lunar and deep-space missions.</p>

The Chang’e-6 spacecraft was launched by China to collect the samples.

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