China to attempt lunar far side sample return mission [updated - samples returned to Earth]

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Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples

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China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft is on its way to Earth to deliver samples collected from the far side of the moon.

The Chang’e-6 service module likely fired its engines for a trans-Earth injection around June 21. The spacecraft is now on the final leg of its complex, 53-day voyage involving a lunar landing, sampling, ascent and docking. A reentry capsule containing the unique samples will be released from the service module shortly before arrival at Earth early June 25.

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Impressive technical achievement!

That capsule looks a little crispy.

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