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Hainan Wenchang Aerospace Science And Education Center - China

This photo taken on Oct. 7, 2025 shows a model of China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe displayed at the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The upgrade project of the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center is nearing completion. In preparation for its official opening, the center is open to the public free of charge for a limited time, allowing visitors to experience its operation and services firsthand. Following the renovation, the exhibition now features immersive experiences in aerospace history, rocket launches, space science and future exploration. Photo by /Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Space Day of China

Children were viewing the model of the "Chang 'e Probe" at the Guomao Shopping Center in Renhuai City, Guizhou Province, China on April 19, 2025.

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ARGENTINA-LA PLATA-CHINESE AEROSPACE EXHIBITION

(240810) -- LA PLATA, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Replicas of the Tianwen-1 probe (L) and Chinese Tiangong space station are displayed at the Chinese Aerospace Exhibition in the Art Center of the National University of La Plata in La Plata, Argentina, Aug. 8, 2024. The Chinese Aerospace Exhibition opened to the public from Aug. 7 to 10. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Martin Zabala)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Chibiao (L), vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), issues a responsibility letter to Liu Jifeng, director of the National Astronomical Observatories, in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2024. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members transfer Chang'e-6 lunar samples to the lunar and deep space exploration laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2024. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 28, 2024 shows the container of Chang'e-6 lunar samples at the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members transfer Chang'e-6 lunar samples to the lunar and deep space exploration laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2024. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members place the container of Chang'e-6 lunar samples at the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2024. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A reception ceremony for Chang'e-6 lunar samples is held at the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2024. A ceremony was held on Friday at the National Astronomical Observatories under the CAS to receive the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 probe. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the moon's far side, the China National Space Administration announced on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesonSci) CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, researchers opened the returner and examined key technical indicators. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Search team members celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe lands in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe lands in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240626) -- BEIJING, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Search team members celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Search team members celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists of Ulan Muqir celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pupils celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Search team members celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists of Ulan Muqir celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pupils celebrate at the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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China's Chang'e-6 brings back first samples from moon's far side to Earth

STORY: China's Chang'e-6 brings back first samples from moon's far side to Earth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site STORYLINE: The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side. The return capsule landed precisely in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the mission is a complete success, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Chang'e-6 is one of the most complex and challenging missions in China's space exploration efforts to date. Consisting of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender, it was launched on May 3 this year, and has gone through various stages such as Earth-moon transfer, near-moon braking, lunar orbiting and separation of the lander-ascender combination and the orbiter-returner combination. S

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liwang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liwang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liwang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

Staff members pose for a group photo as the Chang'e-6 mission successfully completed at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liangkuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe landing on Earth. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liangkuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

The return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe lands in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on June 25, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Jin Liwang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Space Probe Returns With Rare Moon Rocks

This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe separating from the orbiter. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe landing on Earth. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe after separating from the orbiter. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe separating from the orbiter. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe after separating from the orbiter. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 25, 2024 shows the returner of the Chang'e-6 probe landing on Earth. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-CHANG'E-6-RETURNER (CN)

(240625) -- SIZIWANG BANNER, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2024 shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang'e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side, and marking another remarkable achievement in China's space exploration endeavors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Zhen)