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What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, involving China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, involving China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
What is the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin on the Moon known for?
What is the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin on the Moon known for?
Which material was used for the flag planted by the Chang'e 6 lander?
Which material was used for the flag planted by the Chang'e 6 lander?
What is the estimated weight of the lunar material collected by the Chang'e 6 mission?
What is the estimated weight of the lunar material collected by the Chang'e 6 mission?
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What future missions does China have planned after the successful Chang'e 6 mission?
What future missions does China have planned after the successful Chang'e 6 mission?
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How did the Chang'e 6 spacecraft transport samples back to Earth?
How did the Chang'e 6 spacecraft transport samples back to Earth?
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What is one of the reasons scientists are excited about the lunar samples returned by Chang'e 6?
What is one of the reasons scientists are excited about the lunar samples returned by Chang'e 6?
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What was the launch date of the Chang'e 6 mission from China?
What was the launch date of the Chang'e 6 mission from China?
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Study Notes
Chang'e 6 Lunar Mission
- Chang'e 6 probe successfully collected lunar soil samples from the Moon's far side on June 25, 2024.
- This is the first successful sample return from the unexplored far side.
- Launched from Hainan, South China on May 3, 2024.
- Landed at the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin on the far side on June 2, 2024.
- Launched a national flag (basalt, 12x8 inches) during the mission.
- Collected rocks and soil samples using a drill and robotic arm.
- Captured high-quality images of the lunar surface.
- Deployed sample return rocket on June 4, 2024 to bring the samples back to Earth.
- Return capsule landed in Inner Mongolia on June 25, 2024.
- Approximate sample weight: 4 pounds (2 kg).
- Chinese officials intend to share samples with researchers globally for analysis.
South Pole-Aitken Basin
- Located on the Moon's far side.
- Approximately 1,600 miles (2,500 km) wide and 5 miles (8 km) deep.
- One of the largest and oldest impact craters in the Solar System.
Future Lunar Missions
- Chang'e 7 (2026 launch): Focus on searching the Moon's south pole for water and resources.
- Chang'e 8 (2028 launch): Planned as a follow-up mission to Chang'e 7 to support further exploration of the Moon's south pole.
- Crewed Moon missions slated for 2030.
- Goal to establish a permanent lunar base at the South Pole.
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Explore the details of the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, which successfully collected soil samples from the Moon's far side. This historic achievement includes the use of advanced technology for sample retrieval and aims to enhance international scientific collaboration. Discover the significance of the South Pole-Aitken basin in lunar studies.
