Chang'e-6

China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples

China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

HELSINKI — China is getting set for future deep space missions, having retrieved nearly two kilograms of lunar samples from the moon’s ...

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

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

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

HELSINKI — China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft is on its way to Earth to deliver samples collected from the far side of the moon. ...

China’s Chang’e-6 is carrying a surprise rover to the moon

China’s Chang’e-6 is carrying a surprise rover to the moon

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

HELSINKI — China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft appears to carry a previously undisclosed lunar rover as part of the mission’s far side exploration plans. ...

China Roundup: Chinese Moon plans, commercial company updates, and Wenchang commercial pad

China Roundup: Chinese Moon plans, commercial company updates, and Wenchang commercial pad

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

17 China provided several updates to its lunar exploration plans, while private companies like LandSpace and Space Pioneer are also getting closer ...