QUICK LINKS
Our services

China’s Chang’e 6 Mission Lands on Moon’s Far Side, Collects Samples

Chang'e 6

China Makes Repeats History with Moon Landing

The successful landing of China’s Chang’e 6 lunar exploration mission on the Moon’s far side is a major step forward in space exploration. This landing, achieved on June 2, 2024, is China’s second on the lunar far side and a first for collecting samples from this unexplored region.

Evolved Nature of Science

The Chang’e 6 mission’s goal is to collect rock and soil samples from the moon for examination on Earth. Comparing samples from the near and far sides could reveal compositional differences that help us understand lunar geology better.

A robotic spacecraft was deployed on the lunar surface as part of the Chang’e 5 mission, and samples of rock and soil weighing around two kilos were taken.

Technical Triumph

Landing on the far side of the Moon presents unique challenges. Direct communication with Earth-based control centers is impossible due to the Moon’s bulk blocking radio signals. To overcome this hurdle, China deployed the Queqiao relay satellite in 2018, positioned strategically to facilitate communication between Chang’e 6 and Earth.

Global Collaboration in Space

While space exploration can be a race for technological advancement, there’s also a growing recognition of the benefits of international cooperation. Collaborating on projects to reach the moon and beyond can be made possible by pooling data and knowledge. 

The accomplishment of the Chang’e 6 mission is encouraging for space research in the future and, one hopes, a first step toward a more cooperative future in deciphering the secrets of our solar system. With such daring advancements space and lunar exploration can reach new heights. Every day humans are striving to know more about the mysteries of the universe. With such explorations, we can understand the universe in a detailed and creative manner.

Looking forward to new possibilities

The country has big plans for the future, one of which is to send people to the moon in the next few decades and build a permanent research base there.

China’s lunar endeavors contribute to the global understanding of our nearest celestial neighbor and pave the way for further international collaboration in space exploration.

Related Articles

Scroll to Top