China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Sample Return Mission: The Documentary

China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Sample Return Mission: The Documentary

"Back to the Far Side" presents humanity's quest to unlock the mysteries of the Moon. This documentary, presented by CGTN and the China National Space Administration (CNSA), chronicles the groundbreaking Chang'e-6 mission—the first to return samples from the Moon's far side. "Weaving together myth, science and international collaboration, it captures the dreams, struggles and triumphs of the teams united by a common goal. It is a testament to human ingenuity and a call for unity in deep-space exploration."

The Chang'e-6 probe was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on May 3, 2024. It touched down on the far side of the Moon on June 2. During its two-day stay, Chang'e-6 used a scoop and drill, collecting nearly 2 kilograms of lunar material. On June 25, its returner brought back the samples and made a landing in north China.

The mission carried scientific payloads from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan, including the French radon gas detector (CNES), the European Space Agency/Swedish ion analyzer, and the Italian laser corner reflector (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana).

Chang'e-6 successfully deployed Pakistan's ICUBE-Q satellite, releasing it into lunar orbit on May 8, 2024. The 15.4-pound (7 kilogram) small satellite captured images of the Moon and Sun and collected magnetic field data.

Video Credit: CGTN

Duration: 51 minutes

Release Date: Sept. 22, 2024

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