04/06/2024 04:02 (UTC)

China's Chang'e 6 probe lifts off from Moon with first-ever samples from far side

Beijing, Jun 4 (EFE).- China's Chang'e 6 probe lifted off from the Moon on Tuesday carrying the first-ever samples collected from its 'hidden' side, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.

The ascender of the probe has already entered a predetermined orbit around the Moon, the space agency said. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF CCTV. DO NOT USE IT IN MAINLAND CHINA.

FOOTAGE SHOWS CHINA'S CHANG'E 6 PROBE ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON COLLECTING SAMPLES.

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Date: 04/06/2024 03:57 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Science and technology » Science (general)
Science and technology » Space programme
Science and technology
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Duration: 75 seconds
Reference: 55013770451
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