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China's Chang'e-6 Completes Historic Lunar Sample Transfer

The probe successfully docked in lunar orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and paving the way for a return to Earth.

  • Chang'e-6 transferred the first samples from the moon's far side to a spacecraft in lunar orbit.
  • The mission involves a complex sequence of maneuvers, including autonomous docking and sample transfer.
  • China aims to return the samples to Earth by June 25, with a planned landing in Inner Mongolia.
  • The mission has garnered national pride and international attention, highlighting China's advancements in space technology.
  • A mini-rover equipped with AI captured historic images of the mission on the lunar surface.
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