Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.

January 16, 2026 Universe Today

Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.
By Matthew Williams (https://ift.tt/4PYQc3W)

A early massive impact shaped the Moon's far side, as indicated by samples obtained by the Chang'e-6 mission. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the far side. Now we might be closer to knowing why.

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