Guess who's coming back home from a cosmic adventure? 🚀 China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe is over 70% of the way back to Earth, carrying precious samples from the mysterious far side of the moon! 🌚
On June 21, the official media channel of China's Chang'e-6 mission announced this stellar milestone. The probe has trekked more than 266,000 kilometers of its 380,000-kilometer journey, bringing with it the first-ever batch of lunar samples from the moon's hidden face. 🌌
The excitement is real! The returner is expected to touch down at Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This marks a giant leap not just for China but for all of us who gaze up at the night sky with wonder. 💫
Why is this a big deal? Well, exploring the far side of the moon is like unlocking a new level in a game we've been playing for decades. It's uncharted territory that could hold secrets about the moon's formation and maybe even clues about our own planet. 🌏
Stay tuned, space enthusiasts! The countdown to landing is on, and who knows what other cosmic surprises await us? 🌠
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Chang'e-6 completes over 70% of return trip to Earth with moon samples
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