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China launches Chang’e-6 mission to return samples from the Moon’s far side

03 May 2024 Michael Banks
Chang'e-6 launch
Lift-off: Chang’e-6 will attempt to bring back 2 kg of lunar material from the far side of the Moon. (Courtesy: CNSA)
China has successfully launched a mission to bring back sample from the far side of the Moon – the

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