Chang'e-6 Sheds Light on Moon’s Mysterious Far Side

China’s Chang'e-6 mission triumphantly returned 4.4 pounds of lunar samples on June 25, 2024, from the South Pole-Aitken basin. These far side samples reveal volcanic activity up to 2.8 billion years ago, debunking the Moon’s supposed geological quietness. With their porous, feldspar-rich composition, the findings hint at a tumultuous past shaped by massive impacts. International researchers can dive into these Moon rocks in 2026, promising fresh insights and maybe a few “rocky” surprises!