Chang'e 6 Lunar Mission Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • Aluminum
  • Silicon
  • Basalt (correct)
  • Steel

    • What was the approximate weight of the lunar materials collected by Chang'e 6?

    <p>4 pounds (2 kg) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which future missions are planned by China to explore the Moon's south pole?

    <p>Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major differences are scientists hoping to understand by analyzing the lunar samples?

    <p>The variation between the near and far sides of the Moon. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected timeline for sending crewed missions to the Moon?

    <p>2030 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chang'e 6 spacecraft is named after which figure?

    <p>The Chinese Moon Goddess (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Chang'e 6

    China's lunar probe designed to retrieve soil samples from the 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

    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

    The process of bringing back collected samples from a celestial body to Earth for scientific analysis.

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    Lunar Surface Analysis

    The process of studying the composition of the Moon's surface to understand its formation, evolution, and relationship to Earth.

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    Lunar South Pole Exploration

    The future exploration of the Moon's south pole, aiming to discover water ice and other vital resources.

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    Lunar South Pole Base

    A planned series of missions to build a permanent base on the Moon's south pole, enabling long-term scientific research and human exploration.

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    Crewed Missions to the Moon

    The plan to send humans to the Moon by 2030, a key step in achieving a permanent lunar presence.

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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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    Explore the groundbreaking Chang'e 6 mission, which successfully returned lunar soil samples from the Moon's far side in June 2024. Discover the mission's objectives, the scientific implications of the samples, and the technology used to collect them. This quiz delves into the significance of the findings for lunar evolution and the early Solar System.

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