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[b]Chang'e 5 collects moon samples[/b] China's Chang'e 5 probe has collected moon samples, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Wednesday (Dec. 2). The lander-ascender combination of Chang'e 5 has finished the tasks of moon sample drilling and packaging at 4:53 a.m. Beijing Time Wednesday (3:53 p.m. EST Tuesday). It is gathering samples from the surface as planned. After successfully landing on the near side of the moon late Tuesday, the Chang'e 5 probe carried out preparation work including unfolding solar wings. The probe adopts two methods of moon sampling, including using drills to collect samples and gathering samples from the surface with a mechanical arm.
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