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Chang'e-6 samples reveal insights into moon's geological evolution

CGTN

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Why do the moon's near and far sides look so different? Chinese scientists analyzing Chang'e-6 samples may have the answer. A massive asteroid impact 4.25 billion years ago likely caused the loss of key elements and suppressed the volcanic activity that smoothed the near side.

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