The Chinese spacecraft that successfully landed on the far side of the moon is now returning to Earth. This mission, known as Chang’e-4, marks a significant achievement in lunar exploration as it was the first soft landing and operation on the moon’s far side.
During its mission, Chang’e-4 conducted scientific experiments and observations, including studying the lunar geology, conducting biological experiments with seeds and silkworms, and exploring the moon’s radio environment from the far side, shielded from Earth’s radio interference.
The return journey involves the spacecraft leaving lunar orbit, traveling through space, and re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. Once back on Earth, scientists will analyze the data and samples collected during the mission, which are expected to provide valuable insights into the moon’s composition and its history.
The successful return of Chang’e-4 underscores China’s growing capabilities in space exploration and its ambitions to further expand its presence in lunar and deep space missions in the coming years.
