China lunar probe takes off from Moon carrying samples

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 04, 2024 2:37 pm

BEIJING — A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon started its journey back to Earth on Tuesday, the country's space agency said — a world first and a major achievement for Beijing's space program.

The ascender module of the Chang'e-6 probe 'lifted off from lunar surface' and entered a preset orbit around the Moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said.

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