For the first time ever, lunar soil collected from both sides of the moon will dazzle audiences abroad when China’s Chang’e-6 mission samples debut at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. 🌏🔭
The groundbreaking exhibit will feature material from the moon’s elusive far side – a feat only China’s space program has achieved. CGTN spoke with Hu Hao, chief designer of the Chang’e-6 mission, who called the display a 'milestone in international scientific collaboration.'
🚀 Why it matters: These 1.95-billion-year-old samples could unlock secrets about the moon’s formation and Earth’s early history. The expo showcase also marks a new chapter in global science diplomacy, with Japan hosting the lunar treasures.
Hu emphasized the mission’s technical challenges, from navigating rugged terrain to perfecting automated collection systems. 'This isn’t just about rocks,' he said. 'It’s about showing young people worldwide what humans can achieve together.'
📅 Pro tip: Expo organizers plan interactive displays explaining how these samples might shape future interplanetary research. Will we find clues for Mars missions? Let the moon dust tell its story!
