Scientists eager for Chang’e-6 lunar farside samples to bring new discoveries
Wei Yang, Yuyang He, Yuqi Qian, Zongyu Yue
Abstract
The tidal locking effect keeps the Moon consistently presents its one side—the near side—to Earth, rendering the other side—the far side—inaccessible for people standing on Earth. Consequently, the far side of the Moon remained shrouded in mystery for human observers until the onset of space exploration.
Topics & Concepts
AstrobiologyGeologyGeographyOceanographyBiologyPlanetary Science and ExplorationSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifeSpaceflight effects on biology