China's Chang'e 6 Probe Returns with Moon Samples

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
China's Chang'e 6 probe has successfully returned to Earth with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon, a global first. The samples are expected to answer questions about the differences between the moon's two sides, including geologic activity responsible for these differences.

Key Points

  • Chang'e 6 probe returned with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon
  • Samples may reveal differences between the moon's two sides
  • Samples could shed light on geologic activity on the moon

Pros

  • Collecting samples from the far side of the moon for the first time
  • Potential to answer fundamental scientific questions in lunar science

Cons

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