China's Chang'e-5 successfully brings moon samples home - CGTN

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After weeks of space travel, China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe returned to Earth at 1:59 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday (5:59 p.m. GMT). It touched down at the designated landing site in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Here are some pictures of Chang'e-5 that you can't miss. Take a look!

China's national flag is unfurled at the site of the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CFP

China's national flag is unfurled at the site of the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CFP

Personnel from the test team take a picture with the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) Photo

Personnel from the test team take a picture with the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) Photo

The Chang'e-5 returner is seen in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CFP

The Chang'e-5 returner is seen in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CFP

Personnel prepare to transport the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CASC photo

Personnel prepare to transport the Chang'e-5 returner, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CASC photo

The Chang'e-5 returner is taken away from the landing area by helicopter, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CASC photo

The Chang'e-5 returner is taken away from the landing area by helicopter, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, December, 17, 2020. /CASC photo

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