China is calling all space nerds and lunar enthusiasts! 🌍 Applications are now open for researchers worldwide to study historic moon samples collected by the Chang’e-6 mission – including the first-ever specimens from the moon’s far side – and fresh samples from the Chang’e-5 mission. 💫
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Tuesday that scientists can apply via its official portal until November 22, 2024. Proposals will undergo a rigorous review, with winners getting hands-on access to these cosmic treasures. 🚀
Chang’e-6 made history in June by scooping up 1,935.3 grams of lunar material from the South Pole-Aitken Basin – a geologically unique region hidden from Earth’s view. 🌑 Scientists say these samples could unlock secrets about the moon’s formation and even our solar system’s evolution!
Whether you’re a lab wizard, a planetary geek, or just moon-curious, this is your golden ticket to space science. 📡 Applications close soon – may the samples be ever in your favor! ✨
