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What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, involving the Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, involving the Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
- It brought back soil samples from the Moon's far side. (correct)
- It docked with another spacecraft in lunar orbit.
- It planted China's national flag on the Moon.
- It successfully launched from Hainan province.
Which lunar region did the Chang'e 6 probe successfully land on?
Which lunar region did the Chang'e 6 probe successfully land on?
- Mare Imbrium
- Tycho crater
- Near side of the Moon
- South Pole-Aitken basin (correct)
What was the purpose of planting China's national flag on the lunar surface?
What was the purpose of planting China's national flag on the lunar surface?
- To signify ownership of the Moon
- To declare scientific supremacy
- To commemorate the mission
- To fulfill a symbolic task of the mission (correct)
How much lunar material was successfully brought back by the Chang'e 6 capsule?
How much lunar material was successfully brought back by the Chang'e 6 capsule?
What is the primary focus of China's upcoming Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 missions?
What is the primary focus of China's upcoming Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 missions?
Where did the Chang'e 6 capsule land after returning from the lunar mission?
Where did the Chang'e 6 capsule land after returning from the lunar mission?
What does the Chang'e 6 mission aim to uncover about the lunar samples collected?
What does the Chang'e 6 mission aim to uncover about the lunar samples collected?
What material was used to create the national flag planted by the Chang'e 6 lander?
What material was used to create the national flag planted by the Chang'e 6 lander?
Flashcards
Where did the Chang'e 6 probe land?
Where did the Chang'e 6 probe land?
The Chang'e 6 lunar probe landed at the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, a massive impact crater located on the Moon's far side.
What was the main objective of the Chang'e 6 mission?
What was the main objective of the Chang'e 6 mission?
The Chang'e 6 mission returned soil samples from the Moon's far side, marking the first time material was retrieved from this unexplored region.
Who is the Chang'e 6 spacecraft named after?
Who is the Chang'e 6 spacecraft named after?
The Chang'e 6 spacecraft was named after the Chinese Moon goddess.
How much lunar material did the Chang'e 6 mission bring back?
How much lunar material did the Chang'e 6 mission bring back?
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What are the expected benefits of studying the samples collected by Chang'e 6?
What are the expected benefits of studying the samples collected by Chang'e 6?
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What are China's future lunar exploration plans?
What are China's future lunar exploration plans?
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What material was the Chinese flag planted on the Moon's surface made of?
What material was the Chinese flag planted on the Moon's surface made of?
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How did the Chang'e 6 mission collect samples from the Moon?
How did the Chang'e 6 mission collect samples from the Moon?
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Study Notes
Chang'e 6 Lunar Mission: A Historic Sample Return
- Chang'e 6, named after a Chinese Moon goddess, successfully collected lunar soil samples from the Moon's far side on June 25, 2024.
- This is the first time material has been retrieved from this unexplored region.
- Launched from Hainan, South China on May 3, 2024, the spacecraft successfully landed in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin on June 2, 2024.
- The SPA Basin is an enormous impact crater (2,500 km wide, 8 km deep) on the Moon's far side.
Mission Procedures
- The lander deployed a 300mm x 200mm basalt flag.
- A drill and robotic arm collected soil and rock samples.
- High-quality images of the lunar surface were captured.
- The sample-carrying rocket ascended to lunar orbit and transferred samples to the return capsule.
- The capsule landed safely in Inner Mongolia on June 25, 2024.
- Carried approximately 2 kg of lunar material
Scientific Significance
- The lunar samples will be analyzed by researchers in China and globally.
- Scientists seek to understand the Moon's far side development.
- Studying the contrasting nature of the near and far sides is crucial.
- Insights into the early solar system may be discovered.
- Potential for using lunar materials like basalt in various applications, e.g., high-performance inorganic fibers.
Future Missions
- China plans to explore the Moon's south pole further.
- Chang'e 7 (2026) and Chang'e 8 (2028) missions will focus on searching for water and other resources.
- Crewed lunar missions are planned for 2030, aiming for a permanent base.
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