For the first time, scientists have confirmed that the impact cratering rates on the near and far sides of the moon are essentially consistent, laying a solid basis for the establishment of a globally ...

However, recent research on soil samples from the Chang'e 6 mission challenges this long-held assumption, suggesting that ...

A colossal ancient impact may have reshaped the Moon far more deeply than scientists once realized. By analyzing rare lunar rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission from the Moon’s largest ...

China's launched its Chang'e 6 sample-return mission, which will haul dirt and rocks home from the mysterious lunar far side. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Analysis of moon samples collected and returned to Earth by China's Chang'e 5 mission shows "at least one hydrous mineral, hydroxyapatite, proving the existence of "water" from the magmatic ...

It's been more than a year now since a Chinese mission to the Moon called Chang'e-6 made its way back to Earth, bringing with it 1,935.3 grams (some 4.3 pounds) of lunar far-side samples. Thanks to ...

Samples from China’s Chang’e Six mission reveal how a colossal ancient impact stripped volatile elements, reshaped lunar interiors and transformed volcanic activity across the Moon’s far side.

The far side of the moon looks very different from the near side, and with the Chang'e 6 mission, scientists are hoping to learn why. China has just returned the first-ever samples from the far side ...

The differences between the visible and hidden sides of our satellite are not limited to the surface: A new analysis of rocks brought back to Earth last year by the Chang'e-6 mission suggests that the ...

Unusual isotopic ratio in samples brought back by Chang'e-6 reveals clues about the early history of Earth's satellite ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have ...

Steve Durst, a US space entrepreneur who spent decades building rare bridges with China’s space sector despite restrictions on official cooperation, has died aged 82. Durst, who founded the non-profit ...