China to launch lunar probe Chang'e-6 to collect samples from far side of moon
China announced on Wednesday its plan to launch the lunar probe Chang'e-6 on Friday, aiming to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking the first such mission in human history, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Preparations for the mission, including refueling the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket, are underway at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province.