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A Chinese flag stands next to a scorched, tipped over Chang'e-6 reentry capsule in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Helicopters are visible in the distance.

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Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission

by Andrew Jones June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

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Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples

by Andrew Jones June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

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China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

A view from the Chang'e-6 lander, showing the golden body of the spacecraft in the foreground, the impression of a landing leg in the lunar regolith, a relatively smooth lunar surface, and distant peaks and rim of Apollo crater against a black backdrop.

Policy & Politics

ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6

by Andrew Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

An image from Tianhe panoramic camera A during the first Shenzhou-13 spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station in November 2021.

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China selects new batch of astronauts with an eye on the moon

by Andrew Jones June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

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Chang’e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

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Chang’e-6: Moon samples collected and launched into lunar orbit

by Andrew Jones June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

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Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon to collect unique lunar samples

by Andrew Jones June 1, 2024June 1, 2024

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Chang’e-6 set for weekend landing attempt as sun rises over Apollo crater

by Andrew Jones May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

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India plans Chandrayaan-4 moon sample return, will involve private sector

by Andrew Jones May 14, 2024May 14, 2024