Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm congratulations to the team behind the Chang’e-6 mission after it successfully returned to Earth with the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the moon. This milestone marks a significant achievement in China’s space exploration efforts and advances global understanding of lunar science.
At 2:07 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, the return capsule of the Chang’e-6 probe landed precisely in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, located in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The mission’s success represents the culmination of years of dedication and technological innovation by China’s lunar exploration program.
In a congratulatory message, President Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), praised the mission’s participants. “For the first time in human history, Chang’e-6 has collected samples from the moon’s far side and returned to Earth, marking another landmark achievement in China’s endeavor to become a space and sci-tech power,” Xi stated.
He acknowledged the remarkable accomplishments of those involved over the past two decades, saying, “All those involved in the lunar exploration project have scaled the heights of science and technology and made remarkable accomplishments that have captured worldwide attention. The outstanding contributions you have made will always be remembered by the country and the people.”
The Chang’e-6 mission not only enhances China’s capabilities in space exploration but also contributes valuable scientific data to the international community. The samples retrieved are expected to provide insights into the moon’s geological history and the evolution of our solar system.
The mission is a testament to China’s growing presence in space and its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. It underscores the nation’s ambition to become a leading space power, inspiring scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts around the world.
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Xi extends congratulations on complete success of Chang'e-6 mission
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