The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms

Upon a black background can be seen a grey orb with a fiery red ocean stretching across most of its visible face.

Recent findings from samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission have provided valuable insights into the history of the moon, particularly its far side.

The Chang'e 6 mission launched in early May 2024, landed in the vast South Pole-Aitken (SPA), and returned to Earth with 4 pounds and 4.29 ounces (1,935.3 grams) of the first-ever samples from the moon's far side in late June.