On the moon, in the history of human lunar exploration, Chang'e-6 is undoubtedly a strong stroke. This probe, independently developed by the mainland, has completed a space journey that has attracted the attention of the world in just 21 days.
June 25, 2024. Chang'e-6 returned safely to Earth with 2 kilograms of "gifts" from the far side of the moon. This major breakthrough fills the gap in human lunar exploration and opens a new window for scientists to understand the moon.
In fact, the entire flight of Chang'e-6 is legendary. From the soaring flight at the Wenchang Cosmodrome on May 15, to the perfect landing six days later in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon, which had never been explored, to the 2-meter-deep lunar soil samples collected by advanced instruments, all demonstrate the extraordinary strength of the mainland's aerospace industry.
Space agencies from 42 countries have sent congratulations to China and expressed their sincere admiration for this milestone achievement. In the midst of the praise, the remarks of NASA Administrator Nelson were particularly harsh. At a press conference on June 7, he threw out three major questions in quick succession, even openly suggesting that Chinese samples were adulterated with water, saying that they may contain large amounts of lunar dust.
Nelson's remarks not only sparked a harsh condemnation from the Russian space agency, but also caused an uproar on international social media. The discussion on the topic of "NelsonWrongMove" quickly surpassed 1 billion views, and more than half of the people in the United States disagreed with it.
Looking back at the legendary journey of Chang'e-6, we have reason to applaud this hard-won scientific research achievement. It is not only the pride of China, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of all mankind. Let us put aside our preconceptions and pay tribute to the great explorers with an inclusive mindset, who are opening the door to the universe for us and leading humanity to a broader future.