US EditionCHINA SAYS IT DISCOVERED 2 NEW LUNAR MINERALS
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China Identifies Two New Lunar Minerals from Chang'e 5 Samples
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2026 Chinese scientists have identified two new minerals in lunar samples returned by the Chang'e 5 mission in late 2020, bringing the total number of lunar minerals discovered by China to three and the global count of named lunar minerals to eight. The announcement was made on Friday at an event in Chengdu, Sichuan province, held to mark China's 11th Space Day. The China National Space Adminis
China's 11th Space Day highlights new scientific and technological advances, from lunar and Martian exploration to international cooperation, confirming the rapid development of China's aerospace industry and its growing openness to the world. Global Times – April 24, 2026. Friday marks China's 11th Space Day, highlighting a series of impressive new achievements in the country's aerospace industry, including new discoveries on Chang'e-5's lunar …
CHINA SAYS IT DISCOVERED 2 NEW LUNAR MINERALS
Sun 26 April 2026: China Friday announced it had discovered two new lunar minerals, state media reported. The minerals were discovered from the lunar samples brought back by the Chang’e-5 mission, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The Chang’e-5 mission returned to Earth in December 2020, bringing home some 1,731 grams of lunar samples […]
Chinese scientists have discovered two new minerals in samples brought back from the Moon by the Chang'e-5 rover. The minerals have been confirmed by international organizations.
China Space Day Highlights: Space Station Tour plus New Mars & Moon Missions
China Space Day Highlights: Space Station Tour plus New Mars & Moon MissionsChina just celebrated its 11th Space Day in Chengdu. Visitors stepped into a life-size replica of the Tianhe, the foundational core module of China’s Tiangong Space Station. They got to experience the exact layout used by astronauts in orbit, from the straps to move through cabins to the specialized space kitchen.Meanwhile, scientists are revealing a new lunar mineral fo…
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