Hey space squad! 🚀 At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, the Chinese mainland announced the opening of international applications for the second batch of lunar samples from its Chang’e-5 mission. This is your chance to dive into real moon rocks! 🌕
Back in 2020, Chang’e-5 made history by landing on the moon and scooping up chunks of lunar soil and rock, also known as lunar samples. These samples hold clues about the moon’s origins and the early days of our solar system, making them a goldmine for scientific discovery.
Now, researchers from across South and Southeast Asia—and beyond—can submit proposals to study these moon bits. Imagine teams from Bengaluru, Jakarta or Manila collaborating on experiments that could reshape our understanding of space. 🌏✨
Why does this matter? Open access to lunar samples fuels global collaboration and fast-tracks breakthroughs in fields like geology, astrophysics and materials science. Plus, it’s a major win for the spirit of open science.
Applications kicked off at IAC 2025 and are open through 2025. Whether you’re in a university lab or an independent research group, this is a golden ticket to moon science. As CGTN’s Chen Yilin reports, such partnerships are paving the way for a shared future among space-loving nations!
Stay tuned as we track these cosmic collaborations! What would you explore first if you got your hands on moon dust? Let us know! 🌌🔬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
