🚀 Get ready, stargazers! China is prepping to launch its Chang'e-6 lunar probe in early May, aiming to make history by collecting samples from the far side of the Moon 🌕—a first for humankind!
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Saturday that both the Chang'e-6 probe and its Long March-5 Y8 rocket have been transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan Province. The big move happened this weekend, and now it's all systems go for final checks and fueling before liftoff.
Fun fact: The probe and rocket arrived separately at the launch site earlier this year—in January and March—and have since been assembled and tested. Now they're ready to shoot for the stars! ✨
But wait, there's more! This mission is just the beginning. China's got big lunar ambitions with Chang'e-7 scheduled for around 2026 and Chang'e-8 around 2028. Together, they plan to build a lunar research station to explore the Moon even further. Lunar base, anyone? 🌌
So mark your calendars, space fans! The next giant leap is just around the corner. 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
