The Chang’e 6 mission, China’s upcoming robotic lunar expedition set for next year, has finalised to also carry ICUBE-Q cubesat satellite from Pakistan, according to an official government statement released on other day.
In a groundbreaking development, China’s upcoming Chang’e 6 mission to the Moon is set to include a payload [satellite] from Pakistan. This significant collaboration was finalized following meticulous selection and discussions, as announced in an official government statement.
The primary objective of the Chang’e 6 mission is to achieve what has never been done before: collecting samples from the far side of the Moon. Comprising an orbiter, lander, ascender, and re-entry module, the spacecraft is poised to touch down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin to
gather dust and rock samples. This mission promises to shed light on the composition of the Moon’s far side, advancing our scientific understanding of this enigmatic region.
Notably, this mission reflects the international nature of lunar exploration, where countries come together to pool resources and expertise for scientific advancement. India, through its Chandrayaan 3 mission, made history as the first country to achieve a soft landing near the lunar south pole.
