China's Chang'e 6 mission made history on June 4, 2024, by sending its rover to explore the moon's far side and transmitting a high-resolution panorama back to Earth. Launched on May 3, 2024, Chang'e 6 is a significant milestone in China's Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) with goals of collecting samples from the far side and bringing them back to Earth, solidifying China's leadership in space exploration. The lander landed in the Apollo Basin, and the rover, equipped with scientific instruments, was deployed for surface exploration. The panoramic view captured by the rover provides a unique perspective of the lunar far side. The rover is solar-powered, with six wheels and a variety of scientific instruments onboard.
Images source: China National Space Administration | cnsa.gov.cn
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