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China unfurls flag on Moon during Chang’e 5 mission
China unfurled a flag on the Moon shortly before a probe sent to collect lunar rocks launched its return mission to Earth, according to China’s space agency.
Key points:
- The Chinese flag is two metres wide and 90cm tall and weighs about a kilogram
- It is made from a fabric that will withstand cold temperatures
- It is attached to the Chang’e-5 lunar probe’s lander vehicle
Pictures released by China’s National Space Administration appear to show the flag attached to the Chang’e-5 probe.
The Chinese flag is two metres wide and 90cm tall and weighs about a kilogram and has been made from a fabric that will withstand the cold lunar temperatures.
The BBC reported the flag was unfurled by the Chang’e-5 lander vehicle just before its ascender vehicle…
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