BEIJING (Agencies): China’s Chang’e-6 mission achieved full success as its returning capsule safely touched down in the designated landing site in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This historic feat marks the first-ever collection of lunar samples from the moon’s far side.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the mission’s complete success, emphasizing its significance in China’s pursuit of becoming a space and sci-tech powerhouse. Xi also expressed hope for strengthened international cooperation in major aerospace projects, including deep-space exploration.
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) plans to airlift the recovered Chang’e-6 returner to Beijing for ground processing. The lunar samples will undergo storage, analysis, and related research.
Following Chang’e-6, the Queqiao-2 relay satellite will conduct scientific exploration missions, collecting data from the moon and deep space using onboard instruments.
Stargazers worldwide applauded this unprecedented achievement, recognizing its potential to enhance humanity’s understanding of our natural satellite and foster international cooperation in space studies.
The mission not only sets a new record for China’s lunar exploration but also impacts the global aerospace field. Lunar soil from the far side holds immense scientific value, offering unique insights into the moon’s origin and evolution.