China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully collects samples from the far side of the Moon.
China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully reached and is returning from the far side of the Moon, marking the first time humans have collected samples from that part of the lunar surface. The mission is expected to land in Mongolia on Tuesday. The far side of the Moon is often called the "dark side," although it does receive sunlight, and obtaining samples is challenging due to the lack of line-of-sight for communication during lunar landings.
June 22, 2024
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