coreyspowell, 14 days ago We're about to get our first taste of the far side of the Moon. This morning, China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft set off to collect samples of the lunar farside & bring them back to Earth. The complex mission includes a drill, a scoop, and a mini rover. https://spacenews.com/china-launches-change-6-mission-to-collect-first-samples-from-the-moons-far-side/ #space #science #tech #china Chang'e-6 spacecraft ready for launch in its cleanroom. The stacked components include the lander, ascent vehicle, and rover. Credit: CNSA
We're about to get our first taste of the far side of the Moon.
This morning, China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft set off to collect samples of the lunar farside & bring them back to Earth. The complex mission includes a drill, a scoop, and a mini rover.
https://spacenews.com/china-launches-change-6-mission-to-collect-first-samples-from-the-moons-far-side/ #space #science #tech #china
Chang'e-6 spacecraft ready for launch in its cleanroom. The stacked components include the lander, ascent vehicle, and rover. Credit: CNSA
