Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s science director, tweeted a congratulatory message to China yesterday after the return of the capsule. “These samples will help reveal secrets of our Earth-Moon system and gain new insights about the history of our Solar System,” he said.
Xinhua has an excited editorial today, which likewise focuses on the role of space science in revealing the “secrets of the universe.”
“No matter how far China goes into space, it always stays true to its original target — unveiling the secrets of the universe and contributing to humanity’s peaceful use of space. The exploration is not for commercial purposes, but for international scientific research. Humanity shall explore the Moon together, as it will eventually involve large projects requiring international cooperation.
