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The ascender module of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvoused and docked with the orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit last week...
China has successfully transferred the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the Moon onto its Chang'e-6 spacecraft, paving the way for their highly anticipated return to Earth...
China's space agency has now meticulously planned every stage of this complex journey as the returning capsule begins its journey to Earth.. . ) HOW WILL SAMPLES COME FROM MOON TO EARTH?..
The China National Space Administration has said that over the next two weeks, the orbiter-returner combination will orbit the Moon, making necessary adjustments before entering the Moon-Earth transfer orbit...
Obtaining these samples from the far side of the Moon is a game-changer for lunar science as scientists eagerly await the opportunity to study them and unravel the mysteries they may hold...
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