China to launch sample-return mission to the moon's far side on May 3 China reportedly plans to launch its Chang'e 6 sample-return mission toward the moon's mysterious far side on Friday (May 3). https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzdGW8XmLrWvyc2MStUTVP.jpg https://www.space.com/china-preparing-launch-change-6-moon-sample-return-mission