China's Chang'e-5 probe has collected moon samples, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Wednesday. The lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-5 has finished the tasks of moon sample drilling and packaging at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday. It is gathering samples from the surface as planned. After successfully landing on the near side of the moon late Tuesday, the Chang'e-5 probe carried out preparation work including unfolding solar wings. The probe adopts two methods of moon sampling, including using drills to collect samples and gathering samples from the surface with a mechanical arm. |