Chang’e-6 docking and sample transfer

According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Chang’e-6 lunar ascender docked to the orbiter on 6 June 2024, at 06:48 UTC (14:48 China Standard Time) and transferred the samples collected from the far side of the Moon into the return capsule at 07:24 UTC (15:24 China Standard Time). Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)/China National Space Administration (CNSA)