China’s Chang’e 6 probe to the far side of the moon aims to solve a major lunar mystery

Chinas Chang’e-6 mission, currently on its way to retrieve a sample of material on the other side of the moonwill test theories as to why the near and far sides of the moon are so different. To have launched on May 3 Chang’e-6 is expected to land in early June in the Apollo double-ring impact … Read more

The far side of the moon is very different from what we see. Scientists want to know why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. When the Chang’e-4 mission landed in the Von Karman Crater on January 3, 2019, China became the first and only country to land on the far side of the moon – the side that always … Read more

The far side of the moon is very different from what we see. Scientists want to know why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. When the Chang’e-4 mission landed in the Von Karman Crater on January 3, 2019, China became the first and only country to land on the far side of the moon – the side that always … Read more