China’s Chang’e 6 probe to land on far side of the moon this weekend to return lunar samples to Earth

China’s Chang’e 6 probe to land on far side of the moon this weekend to return lunar samples to Earth

Artist’s illustration of Chang’e 6 in orbit around the moon. (Image credit: CNSA) China’s Chang’e 6 moon mission is studying landing sites on the lunar far side for accessibility ahead of a planned touchdown attempt this weekend. The robotic Chang’e 6 launched on May 3 and entered lunar orbit about five days later. James Head,…

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