NEWS – China’s space agency said that China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon

HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

• Mission Name: Chang’e-6
• Purpose: Retrieve rocks and soil from the far side of the moon.
• Significance: Elevates China’s status in global space exploration.
• Landing Site: South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon.
• Launch Vehicle: Chinese Long March-5 rocket.
• Launch Site: Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan Island.

Importance of the Mission

• Space Power Status: Reinforces China’s capabilities in space exploration.
• Global Lunar Rush: Part of a broader international effort to explore and exploit lunar minerals.
• First Human Sampling: The first mission to sample and return materials from the far side of the moon.
• Engineering Challenges: Overcoming high risks, great difficulties, and numerous engineering innovations.
• Communication Challenges: The far side of the moon always faces away from Earth, complicating communications.

Mission Objectives

• Scientific Exploration: Carry out planned scientific exploration missions.
• Innovation and Risk Management: Manage high risks and innovate engineering solutions.