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China's Chang'e 6 probe launches samples of far side of the moon to lunar orbit
Published on 17 Jun 2026
- China's Chang'e-6 probe, launched from the Moon's far side, marks the first mission to carry lunar rock samples from this rarely-explored region. This achievement highlights China's advancements in space exploration.
- The Chang'e-6 mission is expected to return to Earth by June 25. After taking off from the Moon's far side, the ascender successfully entered a pre-set orbit around the Moon, as confirmed by the China Space Administration.
Source: SarkariPariksha