China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities

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HELSINKI — China has accepted a number of international applications to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang’e-5 mission, including those from two U.S. universities. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the results of a latest round of international applications to borrow samples in Shanghai, April 24, during a conference marking China’s 10th annual space day. The event included a lunar sample loan agreement ceremony. Seven universities from six countries—the U.S., Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Pakistan—had applications approved, following a CNSA review in accordance with its sample management and cooperation rules, CNSA said...