China’s latest space endeavor involves the Chang’e-6 rover, launched via the Long March-5 rocket from Hainan province’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center. The mission aims to gather samples from the moon’s dark side, a historic first. After a 4-5 day journey, the spacecraft is set to land in early June and collect 2 kilograms of rock and soil over 2 days. These samples are expected to shed light on lunar evolution and support China’s lunar exploration goals. This follows China’s successful Chang’e-4 mission in 2019, making it the sole nation to land on the moon’s dark side thus far.
China Sends Spacecraft to ‘Dark Side’ of the Moon
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/iha-2024-05-03_12-27-34_943408.mp4?_=1Clashes between Druze armed groups and Bedouins have reignited in Sweida, southern Syria, prompting Arab tribes from various regions to head toward the area in support of the Bedouins.
Fighting intensified last night following a Druze assault, with convoys of tribesmen advancing in vehicles. Local sources report ongoing clashes west of the city.
The Syrian Interior Ministry stated that government forces have not deployed to Sweida and remain on standard alert. However, an unnamed Israeli official said Israel has agreed to allow limited Syrian government access to the area for 48 hours due to instability.
Despite efforts by Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara to reduce tensions, the violence has escalated, with hundreds reportedly killed.
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