China’s Chang’e 5 makes lunar touchdown, collects rocks and soil on the moon | South China Morning Post

China successfully guided its Chang’e 5 spacecraft lander and ascender vehicle on the surface of the moon late on December 1, 2020. After touching down at a designated location, the probe completed drilling to gather samples of lunar soil early on December 2, according to the China National Space Administration.

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