NASA's Lunar Orbiter Captures China's Chang'e 6 on Moon's Far Side

New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal the precise location of China's Chang'e 6 lander in the Apollo basin.

NASA's LRO photographed Chang'e 6 on June 7, days after its landing on June 1.
The Chinese probe is situated in a geologically rich area, characterized by ancient basaltic flows.
The LRO's images show the lander near the rim of a 50-meter-wide crater.
Chang'e 6's mission includes collecting lunar samples and returning them to Earth.
NASA's LRO continues to map the Moon, providing valuable data for future missions.