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China’s Chang’e-6 Mission Returns to Earth with Rocks from Lunar Far Side

Chang’e-6 landed today, bringing back to Earth the first-ever specimens from the far side of the Moon, flawlessly completing its extremely complex mission with full success. China’s President Xi Jinping sent the following message:

“To all the comrades in the Chang’e-6 lunar exploration mission command center and participating in the mission:

“I am pleased to hear that the Chang’e-6 lunar exploration mission has achieved complete success. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to you!

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