Chinese Probe Returns Samples from Far Side of the Moon

Chinese probe Chang'e 6 has returned to Earth carrying the first samples from the far side of the moon, potentially opening a new window into the moon's formation. The samples collected could confirm the prevailing theory about the moon's violent origin story.

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Chinese Probe Returns Samples from Far Side of the Moon

Chinese probe Chang'e 6 has returned to Earth with samples from the far side of the moon, potentially shedding new light on the moon's formation. The samples could confirm the theory that the moon was created from a collision with a Mars-sized object. China's Chang'e 6 mission is challenging as it landed on the far side of the moon, providing new insights into lunar geology.