Lunar samples collected from the far side of the Moon and brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission are on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition on Monday, according to the National Administration of China Space (ANEC).
The exposed lunar soil, which weighs approximately 75 mg, represents the first samples of public interest from Chang’e-6. It was taken from the largest, deepest and oldest impact crater on the far side of the Moon, where the lunar crust is thinnest.
Visitors to the event will be able to see the samples up close. “The lunar samples are expected to attract significant public interest,” said Zhang Tao, an ANEC official.
The exhibition also features the Chang’e 6 return capsule, the parachute that delivered the lunar samples to Earth and the sealed container used for collecting lunar soil samples.
China’s Chang’e-6 mission brought back 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the Moon last June, a first in human history. These samples are of unique scientific importance, as they will provide a better understanding of lunar evolution, accelerate the pace of peaceful exploration and use of lunar resources, and will be an important asset for the entire humanity.
The event, also known as Airshow China, will take place from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, south China’s Guangdong province. Since its establishment in 1996, it has become an important showcase to showcase advanced aviation and aerospace technologies and equipment in China and abroad.
