China successfully landed an uncrewed spacecraft, Chang’e-6, on the moon’s far side. This mission aims to collect rock and soil samples, marking the first-ever sample retrieval from this part of the moon. The spacecraft touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin at 6:23 am Beijing time.
China’s accomplishment highlights its growing status in the global space race. The United States and other countries are also eyeing lunar resources for future missions and moon bases. The Chang’e-6 mission is China’s second successful landing on the moon’s far side, a region that poses significant challenges due to its deep craters and communication difficulties.
The Chang’e-6 spacecraft launched on May 3 from Hainan Island and reached the moon a week later. The mission aims to collect 2kg of lunar material using a scoop and drill. The samples will be sent back to Earth, expected to land in Inner Mongolia around June 25.
This mission will help scientists learn more about the moon’s history and the solar system’s formation. It also allows for comparisons between the moon’s far side and the more explored near side. A simulation lab will aid in developing sampling strategies.
China’s future lunar plans include sending astronauts to the moon by 2030, in collaboration with Russia. The United States also has plans for crewed moon missions through its Artemis program, partnering with several countries and relying on private companies like SpaceX.
In related news, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa canceled a private moon mission due to schedule uncertainties with SpaceX’s Starship rocket, and Boeing and NASA postponed the first crewed launch of the Starliner capsule.
China’s successful mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration, opening new opportunities for scientific discoveries.
wow that sounds scary what if a sea moster got them and there dead
That’s sick bro, also i’m in the titanic rn i’ll let you guys in.
All I did was get some vocab from this
what thats scery and cool
is it a brake down or what.What if they catch rabies
250,000 that is expensive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
WOW that is cool but i would not want to be down there
hmmmmmm huant much? also WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 4 DAYS!!!!!!?
lets all pray they can be found
Lets all hope they are alright and saved
Guys say RIP in chat
I think that this is very scary and i hope that they will find the people in the submarine!
I think that the people won’t have much hope of survival because they only have a day left
i hope they survive
That would be scary
I hope those people are ok.
That is so interesting and cool!
I heard about this on the new crazy!
This is so interesting!
RIP there dead they are not coming up
oh no i hope they are found and i hope that there arent any childs on there
I wonder if they will be found in time
Oh my what if they perished!
oh no! thats sad along with the titanic
5 people that died from an implode seems sad, but it could be worse. they were lucky it was quick or they might of sufficated to death. but I will point it out, they did know it wasn’t tested and they knew it was a dangerous decision.
My friend was updating me on it last night and it turns out, they imploded. Rest in pieces. I meant rest in peace.