BEIJING, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Analysis of lunar farside soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has helped scientists discover that the mantle on the far side of the moon is cooler than ...

BEIJING, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Analysis of lunar farside soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has helped scientists discover that the mantle on the far side of the moon is cooler than ...

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