Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
China has successfully launched the Chang'e-6 lunar probe, marking a significant advancement in its space exploration endeavours.
The mission aims to land on the far side of the moon, providing valuable insights into geological differences between the less-explored far side and the familiar near side.
Building on past achievements, including the historic landing of a rover on the moon's far side in 2019, China continues to push the boundaries of lunar exploration.
The far side of the moon offers unique opportunities for scientific research, particularly in radio astronomy, due to its isolation from Earth.
The Chang'e-6 probe was carried by a Long March-5 YB rocket, lifting off from the Wenchang launch center on Friday evening
China's lunar exploration objectives include sample return missions from both the near and far sides of the moon, contributing to a deeper understanding of lunar geology and composition.
With plans to establish a crewed lunar base and conduct manned missions to the moon by 2030, China's space program is setting ambitious targets for the future of space exploration.