Giant Impact Shaped Moon’s Far Side: Chang’e-6 Uncovers Volatile Loss
New research shows a massive impact on the moon’s far side caused volatile loss in its mantle, offering clues to lunar asymmetry.
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Rust on the Moon? Chang’e-6 Discovers Hematite in Lunar Soil
Chinese researchers found hematite (Fe2O3) in Chang’e-6 lunar soils, hinting at ‘rust’ on the moon and reshaping our understanding of lunar evolution.
Chang’e-6 Reveals Far-Side Moon Has a Colder Mantle
Chang’e-6 lunar samples show the Moon’s far-side mantle is ~100°C cooler than the near side, offering fresh clues to the Moon’s thermal history.
Chang’e-6 Unveils Moon’s Far Side Secrets
Chinese mainland’s Chang’e-6 lunar samples show the moon’s far side mantle is drier, more barren, and in a reduced state, rewriting our lunar evolution story.