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Chang'e-6 on the lunar farside

Chang'e-6 on the lunar farside
Chang'e-6 on the lunar farside This image of China’s Chang'e-6 spacecraft was taken by a small rover that detached from the spacecraft shortly after its June 1 landing on the lunar farside. The lander collected samples of rock and regolith, loaded them into an ascent vehicle, and launched them into orbit for collection and return to Earth. CNSA/CLEP