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China's Chang'e 6 mission was a successful lunar sample-return mission that landed on the far side of the Moon in June 2023. Here's a quick rundown:
Goal: Collect and return about 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of lunar material from the far side of the Moon for the first time.
Landing Site: Apollo Crater within the South Pole-Aitken basin.
Significance: First mission to retrieve samples from the Moon's far side, offering new scientific insights into this unexplored region.
Part of a larger program: Chang'e 6 is a stepping stone for China's long-term lunar exploration plans, including a potential future research station near the Moon's south pole.