China Invites Global Scientists to Study Historic Lunar Samples

Chang'e 6 mission marks first successful return of materials from the moon's far side, but U.S. cooperation remains limited by law.

China's Chang'e 6 probe returned with 4.4 pounds of lunar samples from the moon's far side.
The mission's success is a global first, offering new insights into the moon's history.
China welcomes international scientists to apply for access to the samples, excluding U.S. researchers due to the Wolf Amendment.
Future Chinese missions include exploring the moon's South Pole and a Mars sample return by 2030.
The U.S. remains wary of China's space advancements due to potential military applications.