Chinese scientists discover rare-earth-rich new lunar minerals in Chang’e-5 mission samples
By: Global Times | Published: Apr 24, 2026 11:44 AM
Chinese scientists have identified two previously unknown lunar minerals from the 1,731 grams of moon samples returned by Chang’e-5 mission, marking another major breakthrough in deep-space research. The findings were announced on Friday at the opening ceremony of the 11th China Space Day. The two newly discovered minerals have been ...