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NASA researchers get permission to apply for China’s moon samples

Written by  Andrew Jones Friday, 01 December 2023 11:05
A panorama returned by the Chang'e-5 lander, showing robotic sampling arm and scoop marks in lunar regolith.
A panorama returned by the Chang'e-5 lander, showing robotic sampling arm and scoop marks in lunar regolith.
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NASA-funded researchers have been granted permission to apply for access to China's Chang'e-5 lunar samples in an exception to a prohibition on bilateral activities.

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