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Leonard David

Chinese moon researchers gearing up for June 25 arrival of far side samples

A robotic lander stands on a barren grey surface against a black sky.

Excitement is mounting for the first-ever return of samples from the far side of the moon.

China's ongoing Chang'e 6 mission is nearing its departure from lunar orbit, after which it will deliver a mother lode of moon materials to Earth.

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