Chang’e 6 shakes up our knowledge of the Moon’s farside

Astronomy Magazine·Nov 25

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China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft has collected samples from the moon's far side, which are expected to be returned to earth. The samples may provide new insights into the moon's composition and history, including the presence of water and iron. Preliminary findings from related lunar samples suggest the far side of the moon may have recently experienced volcanic activity and could be colder than the near side.

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