First ever rocks from the Moon's far side have landed on Earth
China's Chang'e-6 mission safely brings unique Moon rocks from the far side to Earth, sparking high scientific interest. International collaboration and future lunar exploration plans signal China's advancing space capabilities.
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The first rocks from the Moon's far side have safely landed on Earth, collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission in Inner Mongolia. These samples, different from previous ones, hold high scientific expectations. The mission involved intense sampling in the Moon's South Pole–Aitken basin, with plans for analysis in Beijing. International researchers are eager to collaborate on studying these samples. China's successful lunar missions, including Chang'e-6, demonstrate their capability for future complex missions and potential human lunar exploration. The mission also carried international instruments, like the NILS detector and DORN instrument, aiding in understanding the lunar surface environment. China's upcoming missions, Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8, aim to explore water ice near the lunar south pole, crucial for sustaining a human presence on the Moon. This progress aligns with China's goal to establish a Moon base by the mid-2030s, potentially leading to the first permanent human presence on the Moon.
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