The Chinese News Agency (Xinhua) quoted the Chinese Space Administration as saying that the Chang’e-6 lunar probe, which was launched in early May from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province in southern China, landed as planned in the huge Antarctic basin “Aitken”, one of the largest craters. Known collisions in the solar system.
Huang Hao, a space expert from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Agency, said the choice of the probe’s landing site was based on the potential value of scientific exploration of the basin, as well as the conditions of the landing area, including telecommunications and flatness of the terrain.
Howe added that the terrain on the far side of the moon is more rugged than the near side, with fewer flat areas.
The probe’s mission includes bringing samples of rocks and soil from the far side of the moon, making China the first country to make this ambitious attempt.
The Long March-5 rocket, China’s largest rocket, carried the probe, which weighs eight tons.
After landing, the probe is scheduled to complete sampling within two days.
Two methods have been used to take samples from the Moon, including using a drill to collect samples under the surface, and taking samples from the surface with a robotic arm.
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