On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission.
The original Chang'e 6 returner landed safely and achieved the world's first sampling return from the back of the moon
On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission.
Beijing, June 25 (Xinhua) -- At 14:07 on June 25, the Chang'e-6 returner carrying lunar samples from the far side of the moon landed safely in the designated area of Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory message, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission, to extend warm congratulations and sincere greetings to the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission command and all comrades participating in the mission.
Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory message that Chang'e-6 achieved the first return of samples from the far side of the moon in human history, which is another landmark achievement in my country's efforts to build a space power and a science and technology power. Over the past 20 years, all comrades involved in the development and construction of the lunar exploration project have carried forward the spirit of lunar exploration, bravely climbed the peak of science and technology, achieved major achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, and embarked on a path of high-quality and high-efficiency lunar exploration. The motherland and the people will always remember your outstanding contributions.
Xi Jinping emphasized that he hopes you will seize the opportunity, carefully carry out scientific research on lunar samples, continue to implement major aerospace projects such as deep space exploration, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, and move forward courageously toward the goal of becoming a space power. Make new contributions to exploring the mysteries of the universe and enhancing human well-being, and make new contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.
Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, watched the landing and recovery of the Chang'e-6 mission returner at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center.
Zhang Guoqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, read out Xi Jinping's congratulatory message on the spot.
The Chang'e-6 mission lasted 53 days and 11 flight phases since its launch. It made breakthroughs in key technologies such as lunar retrograde orbit design and control, intelligent rapid sampling on the far side of the moon, and takeoff and ascent from the far side of the moon. It acquired lunar samples from the far side of the moon for the first time, and carried out four international payloads, carrying out pragmatic and efficient international cooperation.
