China has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to collect lunar samples from the far side of the moon for the first time. This mission, known as Chang’e-6, underscores China’s ambitious space exploration program and highlights the ongoing pursuit of lunar research by global space agencies. India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission, targeted for 2027 launch, aims to bring back samples from the south pole region of the moon, while China’s Chang’e-7 mission, scheduled for 2026, focuses on exploring the lunar south pole for water, ice, and other resources.