China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has delivered a cosmic photo dump straight from the moon’s mysterious far side—and these snaps are rewriting what we know about Earth’s celestial neighbor. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released the first images on June 4, captured during the probe’s touchdown on June 2, marking a major leap in lunar exploration.
The three landing shots and one panoramic view reveal a surprisingly smooth landing zone, flanked by distant mountains and jagged crater edges. \"The flat terrain confirms we picked the perfect spot,\" said researcher Ren Xin from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. \"The Apollo Basin’s craters stretch beyond the site—it’s like a lunar roadmap for future missions.\"
Chang’e-6’s success isn’t just about cool pics. It’s a tech triumph, proving China’s ability to navigate the moon’s uncharted far side—a zone locked in perpetual darkness and riddled with communication challenges. Scientists say these images could unlock secrets about the moon’s volcanic history and help prep for human missions.
Fun fact: Only three countries have landed on the moon’s far side, and Chang’e-6 is the first to grab samples from there. Talk about leveling up space goals!
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The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released the first images on June 4, captured during the probe’s touchdown on June 2, marking a major leap in lunar exploration.
\"The flat terrain confirms we picked the perfect spot,\" said researcher Ren Xin from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. \"The Apollo Basin’s craters stretch beyond the site—it’s like a lunar roadmap for future missions.\"
Scientists say these images could unlock secrets about the moon’s volcanic history and help prep for human missions.
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