Rust on the Moon? Chang’e-6 Finds Hematite in Lunar Soil
Chinese researchers identify micrometer-scale hematite and maghemite in Chang’e-6 lunar soil samples, challenging traditional views of the moon’s surface chemistry.
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Chang’e-6 Reveals Moon’s Far Side Has Cooler Mantle
China’s Chang’e-6 mission finds the lunar mantle under the moon’s far side is cooler than the near side, shedding light on its structure and volcanic history.
China Opens Lunar Sample Applications at IAC 2025
China launches global applications for the second batch of Chang’e-5 lunar samples at IAC 2025, highlighting deeper space partnerships for shared discoveries.