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China's Lunar Probe with Samples to Return to Earth Today

Beijing is eagerly awaiting the return of a Chinese lunar probe carrying samples collected from the far side of the Moon, scheduled to arrive on Tuesday after completing a complex 53-day mission. The spacecraft, which has not had its exact arrival time disclosed by Beijing, is expected to land in a remote desert area of northern Inner Mongolia around midday. This mission is significant as it brings back soil and rocks from a region of the Moon that faces away from Earth, characterized by rugged terrain less affected by ancient lava flows compared to the near side.

The materials gathered from this mission are expected to provide valuable insights into the Moon's formation and evolution over time. Chang'e-6, launched from Hainan Island on May 3, successfully descended into the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin a month later. Using advanced equipment including a drill and robotic arm, the probe collected samples, conducted surface imaging, and even planted a Chinese flag on the lunar surface on June 4.

China's space program, driven by President Xi Jinping's ambitious goals, has seen substantial investment and progress in recent years. This includes the development of a space station, successful missions to Mars and the Moon with robotic rovers, and becoming the third country to send astronauts into orbit independently. However, the United States has expressed concerns about China's space ambitions, citing potential military objectives and efforts to assert dominance in space.

Looking ahead, China aims to establish a crewed lunar mission by 2030 and has plans for a permanent lunar base. In parallel, the United States is pursuing its Artemis program, aiming to return astronauts to the Moon by 2026. These developments underscore the intensifying competition and strategic implications in space exploration between major global powers.

June 25, 2024 11:36 a.m. 232

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