First Lunar Samples in Over 50 Years from China’s Chang'e-5 Mission Arrive in the UK for Detailed Scientific Study

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:20pm on 09 May 2025,Friday Tech Today

The UK has received its first lunar samples in over five decades, marking a major milestone in space exploration. These samples, collected by China’s Chang'e-5 mission in December 2020, were transported to Milton Keynes for analysis. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University is leading the study, focusing on the Moon's geological history and the origins of essential elements like hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen. This research could offer vital insights into the potential for future lunar habitation and resource utilization. (PC: Sky News)

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