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What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, regarding China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
What significant event occurred on June 25, 2024, regarding China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe?
- The probe launched from the Hainan province.
- The probe successfully landed on the Moon's near side.
- The probe captured high-quality photos of Earth.
- The probe returned soil samples from the Moon's far side. (correct)
How deep is the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, where Chang'e 6 landed?
How deep is the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, where Chang'e 6 landed?
- 3 miles (5 km)
- 5 miles (8 km) (correct)
- 2 miles (3 km)
- 10 miles (16 km)
What material was used to make China's national flag planted on the Moon?
What material was used to make China's national flag planted on the Moon?
- Aluminum
- Silicon
- Basalt (correct)
- Steel
What was the approximate weight of the lunar materials collected by Chang'e 6?
What was the approximate weight of the lunar materials collected by Chang'e 6?
Which future missions are planned by China to explore the Moon's south pole?
Which future missions are planned by China to explore the Moon's south pole?
What major differences are scientists hoping to understand by analyzing the lunar samples?
What major differences are scientists hoping to understand by analyzing the lunar samples?
What is the projected timeline for sending crewed missions to the Moon?
What is the projected timeline for sending crewed missions to the Moon?
The Chang'e 6 spacecraft is named after which figure?
The Chang'e 6 spacecraft is named after which figure?
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Chang'e 6
Chang'e 6
China's lunar probe designed to retrieve soil samples from the Moon's far side.
Moon's Far Side
Moon's Far Side
The unexplored side of the Moon facing away from Earth, marked by unique geological features and a different surface composition.
South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin
South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin
A colossal impact crater on the Moon, located on its far side, known for being one of the oldest and largest impact structures in our Solar System.
Sample Return Mission
Sample Return Mission
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Lunar Surface Analysis
Lunar Surface Analysis
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Lunar South Pole Exploration
Lunar South Pole Exploration
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Lunar South Pole Base
Lunar South Pole Base
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Crewed Missions to the Moon
Crewed Missions to the Moon
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Study Notes
Chang'e 6 Lunar Mission
- Chang'e 6 successfully returned lunar soil samples from the Moon's far side on June 25, 2024, a first.
- The spacecraft, named after the Chinese Moon goddess, launched from Hainan province on May 3, 2024 and landed at the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin on June 2, 2024.
- The SPA basin is a large, ancient impact crater located on the Moon's far side (approximately 1,600 miles (2,500 km) wide and 5 miles (8 km) deep).
- The lander deployed a 12 by 8 inch (300 mm by 200 mm) basalt flag.
- Samples were collected via a drill and robotic arm.
- The returned samples weigh approximately four pounds (two kg).
- The return capsule landed in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia.
- The samples will be analyzed by researchers in China and internationally.
Scientific Implications
- The samples are expected to provide insights into the Moon's far side evolution and the differences between near and far sides.
- Potential implications for the early Solar System are possible.
- The analysis could reveal information about the Moon's formation.
Future Missions
- China plans to explore the Moon's south pole with uncrewed missions: Chang'e 7 (launching in 2026) and Chang'e 8 (launching in 2028) to search for water and resources.
- Crewed missions to the moon are planned for 2030 with a possible permanent base at the south pole.
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