In 2024, which spacecraft successfully retrieved lunar samples from the far side of the Moon?

Question

In 2024, which spacecraft successfully retrieved lunar samples from the far side of the Moon?

1. A. Luna 25
2. B. Chang''e-6 (Correct answer)
3. C. Artemis I
4. D. Vikram Lander

Correct Answer

Option B — Chang''e-6

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Chang''e-6.

Key Points

• China''s Chang''e-6 mission (2024) successfully collected and returned samples from the far side of the Moon for the first time in history, landing in the South Pole-Aitken Basin.