Chang'e-6 Samples Unlock Moon's Deep Mysteries! 🚀
Hey space fans! The Chang'e-6 mission has returned with lunar samples that are turning our understanding of the moon upside down. While we always see the familiar near side, the far side (often called the dark side, not because it’s dim but because it’s mysterious) is revealing its long-hidden secrets.
Chinese scientists have uncovered evidence of epic volcanic activity on the moon’s far side dating back about 4.2 and 2.8 billion years. This means the region was volcanically active for over 1.4 billion years! They also found clues about an ancient magnetic field and noted that the water content in the far-side mantle is much lower than on the near side, highlighting huge differences in the moon’s inner composition.
The samples were collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, the largest, deepest, and oldest impact basin on the moon—measuring around 2,500 kilometers across. One leading researcher mentioned that the impact that created this crater released energy a trillion times greater than an atomic bomb explosion, leaving a giant mark on the moon’s evolution.
These breakthrough findings are not only reshaping lunar science but also fueling our curiosity in space and technology. Whether you’re into tech innovations or astronomy marvels, this discovery reminds us that even the most familiar night sky still holds secrets waiting to be explored. Stay curious and keep your eyes on the stars! 🌟
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China's Chang'e‑6 samples unlock deep insights into moon's far side
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