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South China Morning Post on 2020-12-03 10:04

Chang’e 5 mission: China’s moon probe seals lunar rocks and soil in airtight capsules for return to Earth

Lunar rocks and dust have been sealed and packaged on the surface of the moon for best preservation, China National Space Administration says.

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