In 2019, China became the first nation to land on the far side of the Moon. What they found there has reshaped how scientists understand the Moon’s interior, its origin, and its future value for exploration. This video breaks down what China actually discovered on the dark side of the Moon, why the South Pole–Aitken basin is one of the most important locations in the entire solar system, and what lies buried beneath it.

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