History just got heavier—75 milligrams heavier! 🌍 For the first time, lunar soil from the moon’s far side, collected by China’s Chang'e-6 mission, is on display at the 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai. Visitors can marvel at these otherworldly grains, scooped from the moon’s largest, deepest, and oldest impact crater, where the lunar crust is at its thinnest. 🚀
‘This is more than moon dust—it’s a time capsule,’ says Zhang Tao of the China National Space Administration. The samples, part of the 1,935.3 grams returned to Earth in June, mark humanity’s first far-side lunar collection. Alongside the soil, the exhibit showcases the return capsule, parachute, and sealed container that made the 384,400-km journey possible. 🔬
Why does this matter? These samples could unlock secrets about the moon’s evolution and fuel global efforts to explore lunar resources peacefully. Think of it as a science thriller—with real stakes for future space missions! 🌌
Running until November 17, Airshow China has been a hub for aerospace innovation since 1996. This year, it’s literally out of this world. ✨
