Hey space fans! 🎉 Big cheers for the Chinese mainland's Chang'e-6 mission team, which just snagged the 2025 IAF World Space Award in the team category!
The award was handed out on Sept 29th in Sydney, Australia, kicking off the week-long International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). This global get-together brings together the brightest minds in space tech, from rocketry to satellite design.
Why it matters 🌕: Chang'e-6 made headlines by collecting lunar samples from the moon's far side—a first in space history! This win highlights the Chinese mainland's growing footprint in space exploration and tech innovation. It’s a reminder that bold missions can reshape our view of the universe.
Inspiring the next gen 🚀: For many of us in South and Southeast Asia, stories like Chang'e-6 fuel our own dreams—be it coding moon-landing software in Bangalore, exploring aerospace engineering in Jakarta, or sketching space art in Manila. This award shows that with vision and teamwork, anything's possible.
What’s next? 👩🏽🚀👨🏻🚀 Keep an eye on IAC sessions for fresh updates—talks on Mars rovers, new satellite tech, and more mind-blowing projects are on the agenda. The sky (and beyond) is the limit!
Stay tuned for more space vibes and tech trends. Until then, keep looking up! 🌟
Reference(s):
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