China’s Chang’e-5 collects moon samples
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Source:Xinhua
China's Chang'e-5 probe has collected moon samples, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Wednesday.
The lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 has finished the tasks of moon sample drilling and packaging at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday.
It is gathering samples from the surface as planned.
After successfully landing on the near side of the moon late Tuesday, the Chang'e-5 probe carried out preparation work including unfolding solar wings.
The probe adopts two methods of moon sampling, including using drills to collect samples and gathering samples from the surface with a mechanical arm.
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