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Chang’e-6 orbiter turns up at Sun-Earth Lagrange point after moon sampling mission


Chang’e-6 orbiter turns up at Sun-Earth Lagrange point after moon sampling mission The orbiter for China’s Chang’e-6 lunar far side sample return mission is now at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange as part of extended activities.

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