President Xi Jinping sent a statement of congratulations to the team responsible for the successful completion of the Chang’e-5 mission today, bringing lunar samples to Earth for the first time in decades. In his message, he said:
“I am delighted to hear that the mission of the Moon Exploration Project Chang’e-5 was a complete success. On behalf of the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to you!
