China moon probe landing successful according to state media
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06/02/2024June 2, 2024
The lunar mission was launched last month to collect samples from the far side of the moon, the first attempt of its kind.
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The Chang'e-6 took off early last month, headed for the far side of the moonImage: Jin Liwang/IMAGO
China'slunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the moon, where it should bring back soil and rocks in a first of its kind attempt, state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.
The Chang'e-6 touched down in the immense South Pole-Aitken Basin, among the largest known impact craters in the solar system, Xinhua said, citing the China National Space Administration.
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The Chang'e-6 took off early last month, headed for the far side of the moonImage: Jin Liwang/IMAGO
