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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This video animation image displayed at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 6, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvousing and docking with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 6, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This video animation image displayed at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 6, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvousing and docking with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 6, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 6, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 6, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This video animation image displayed at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 6, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvousing and docking with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR ORBIT-DOCKING-SAMPLES TRANSFER (CN)

(240606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This video animation image displayed at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 6, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe rendezvousing and docking with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully rendezvoused and docked with the probe's orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit at 2:48 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. The container carrying the world's first samples from the far side of the moon had been transferred from the ascender to the returner safely by 3:24 p.m., the CNSA said. This is the second time that Chinese spacecraft carried out rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, with Chang'e-5 realizing the first one in 2020. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chief Designer of Chang'e-6 mission Hu Hao (L), Chief Designer of Long March-5 carrier rocket Li Dong and Deputy Chief Designer of the Chang'e-6 mission Wang Qiong (front) communicate at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chief Designer of Chang'e-6 mission Hu Hao (L), Chief Designer of Long March-5 carrier rocket Li Dong and Deputy Chief Designer of the Chang'e-6 mission Wang Qiong (front) communicate at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe waiting to lift off from lunar surface. A Chinese national flag carried by the lander is seen unfurled at the moon's far side. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from a screen replay at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows Chang'e-6 probe collecting samples on the moon. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe waiting to lift off from lunar surface. A Chinese national flag carried by the lander is seen unfurled at the moon's far side. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from a screen replay at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows Chang'e-6 probe collecting samples on the moon. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2024. The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, an unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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China's spacecraft takes off from moon with first samples from lunar far side

STORY: China's spacecraft takes off from moon with first samples from lunar far side SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 & File DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the video animation of the ascender of Chang'e-6 probe carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface, taken from Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 2. various of Chang'e-6 probe sampling on the moon, June 4, 2024 3. file footages of a Long March-5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-6 spacecraft, launching at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, May 3, 2024. 4. camera on the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 showing its landing in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin on the far side of the moon on June 2, 2024 5. various of Chang'e-6 probe sampling on the moon, June 4, 2024 STORYLINE: The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from t

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-ASCENDER-LIFT-OFF (CN)

(240604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 shows the ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe, carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface. The ascender has entered a preset orbit around the moon, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel view data sent back by the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel view data sent back by the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CHANG'E-6-MOON-FAR SIDE-LANDING (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)