Chinese Flag on Dark Side of The Moon

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China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft has made history by becoming the first probe to successfully collect samples from the far side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that the spacecraft, which lifted off just after 12:30 AM UK time on Tuesday, is on its way back to Earth with precious lunar rocks and soil. This milestone marks a significant achievement in human lunar exploration.

 

The Chang'e-6 probe landed on the moon last month and touched down on Sunday in the South Pole-Aitken Basin. This site, an ancient impact crater eight miles deep and 1,500 miles wide, is one of the oldest and largest on the moon, offering a unique opportunity to study materials ejected from deep below the lunar surface. Utilizing a drill and a robotic arm, the probe collected samples from beneath the rugged terrain of the far side of the moon, a task that required precise technology and careful planning.

 

 

In a symbolic gesture, the Chang'e-6 also unfurled a Chinese flag on the lunar surface, highlighting China's growing prowess in space exploration. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying celebrated the mission's success on X, formerly known as Twitter, proclaiming: "Mission accomplished! An unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history!" 

 

 

Missions to the far side of the moon are particularly challenging due to the need for a relay satellite to maintain communications with Earth. The moon's far side, which permanently faces away from our planet, has a more rugged surface with fewer flat areas suitable for landing. These obstacles make the achievements of the Chang'e-6 mission all the more impressive.

 

The Chang'e-6 is now on its return journey, with its re-entry capsule expected to land in the deserts of China's Inner Mongolia region on June 25. The samples it brings back could provide invaluable information about the moon's history and composition, especially given the South Pole-Aitken Basin's significance as a geological site. This mission is the sixth in China's Chang'e moon exploration program, named after a Chinese moon goddess. It follows the success of the Chang'e-4 mission, which became the first spacecraft to land on the moon's far side in 2019. These missions underscore China's growing capabilities and ambitions in space exploration.

 

 

The Chang'e-6 mission comes amid a renewed global interest in lunar exploration, with countries like India, Japan, and the United States intensifying their efforts. Beijing aims to land a person on the moon by 2030, a goal that aligns with broader ambitions to establish China as a major space power. Meanwhile, NASA has its sights set on returning astronauts to the lunar surface as early as September 2026.

 

The success of the Chang'e-6 mission not only enhances China's standing in the space community but also contributes to our collective understanding of the moon. As nations continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, the data and samples gathered by missions like Chang'e-6 will be crucial in shaping future endeavors.

 

Credit: Sky News 2024-06-06

 

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[OldmanJ]

Hopefully all the Chinese  government,police and military will end up on the moon within 10 years.

[parallelman]

4 minutes ago, OldmanJ said:

Hopefully all the Chinese  government,police and military will end up on the moon within 10 years.

 

I think the Chinese want a Moon Military mission asap.

[Purdey]

Always surprised how they set up a camera a good distance away but you never see tracks leading away from the spacecraft. 

[JonnyF]

35 minutes ago, OldmanJ said:

Hopefully all the Chinese  government,police and military will end up on the moon within 10 years.

 

At least the landings would be real this time. 

[0ffshore360]

22 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Always surprised how they set up a camera a good distance away but you never see tracks leading away from the spacecraft. 

Part of the equipment carried by the lander was a small buggy .

Maybe fitted with a camera that took the pics.

Planting the flag would seem more difficult because if the pics are genuine I cant see it on the lander unless it was a popup after the return parts left the main lander.

 

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[Neeranam]

Anything to do with the same day as Tianeman Square massacre? 

[digger70]

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

Always surprised how they set up a camera a good distance away but you never see tracks leading away from the spacecraft. 

Who said that this is Real moon Landing?   Staged/ Photoshopt ?

Maybe same as what they say about the US First man on the moon.

Backyard Video.

[Callmeishmael]

Dark side of the Moon?  Unless it happens to be night time, there is no "Dark Side", they should have said "Far Side".  The Far Side faces away from the Earth, but it experiences the same one month long day/night cycle that the near side does!

[Gweiloman]

Of course the landing is fake. Every westerner knows that. Except for NASA. They are requesting for a sample of the soil collected from this fake mission. How gullible can they be?

[cowellandrew]

And there was me expecting a pink floyd story with an elephant in it!

😁😳☻

[Irish star]

On 6/6/2024 at 4:31 PM, JonnyF said:

 

At least the landings would be real this time. 

Do you really think Russia and China would let the USA put a Hoax on , did you attend school at all , Me thinks Not 

[Irish star]

On 6/6/2024 at 6:19 PM, digger70 said:

Who said that this is Real moon Landing?   Staged/ Photoshopt ?

Maybe same as what they say about the US First man on the moon.

Backyard Video.

They don’t SAY , Misdion Was Accomplished, you having a Diploma from Education is Suspect