The Chinese mainland is opening the doors for global scientists to dive into lunar secrets! At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, the Chinese mainland announced that researchers worldwide can now apply for the second batch of lunar rock and soil samples from its Chang'e-5 mission. 🌕🚀
Back in 2020, Chang'e-5 brought home nearly 2 kilograms of moon material – a huge win for planetary science. Now, the second round of samples is set to fuel fresh discoveries on topics like space geology, astrochemistry, and maybe even the origins of life itself. 🧪✨
'This move shows how much the Chinese mainland values teamwork in space exploration,' said CGTN reporter Chen Yilin. By beam-welding forces with international partners, Chinese space experts aim to make lunar research a truly global endeavor.
So, what's next? 🤔 Selected teams will get tiny pieces of the moon to analyze in their home labs. From Latin America to Africa, Europe to Asia, young scientists have a shot at cracking moon mysteries and boosting their careers. Talk about a cosmic resume booster! ⭐🌍
With this open invitation, the Chinese mainland cements its promise to build a shared future in space. Ready to shoot for the stars? Keep your eyes on the application portal – the moon is calling! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
