Chang'e-6 Mission Reveals Prolonged Volcanic Activity on Moon's Far Side

New studies show that volcanic eruptions occurred on the Moon's far side billions of years ago, challenging previous assumptions.

The Chang'e-6 mission successfully returned 1.9 kg of lunar soil from the Moon's far side, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.
Analysis of the samples indicates volcanic rock formations dating back 2.8 billion years, suggesting recent volcanic activity compared to the near side.
The findings reveal that the far side of the Moon experienced prolonged volcanic activity, with some lava grains dating to 4.2 billion years ago.
Unlike previous Apollo-era samples, the new samples lack the heat-generating KREEP elements, raising questions about the Moon's volcanic history.
China's commitment to sharing scientific data from the Chang'e-6 mission has enabled collaboration with international researchers, despite legal challenges.