China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, except the US
China's Chang’e 6 probe invites global scientists to study lunar rock samples, facing cooperation limitations with the U.S. due to the Wolf Amendment. Successful mission from the moon's far side advances space exploration.
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China's space officials have invited scientists worldwide to apply to study lunar rock samples brought back by the Chang’e 6 probe. However, they highlighted limitations in cooperation, particularly with the United States due to the Wolf Amendment. This law restricts direct U.S.-Chinese bilateral cooperation unless certain conditions are met. Despite this obstacle, China has collaborated with other countries like the European Space Agency, France, Italy, and Pakistan on the Chang’e 6 mission. Chinese officials have not disclosed the number of samples gathered or any preliminary findings yet. The mission aimed to collect material from the moon's far side, known for its geological differences and difficulty of access. Future plans include the Chang’e 7 probe to explore lunar resources and the Tianwen-3 and Tianwen-4 missions for Mars and Jupiter exploration, respectively. The Chang’e 6 probe's successful return with samples from the far side marks a significant achievement in space exploration.
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