TOKYO -- China on Friday launched its latest mission to the moon, aiming for the side that faces away from Earth and upping the ante on the U.S. and other players.
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China launches far-side moon mission as competition with U.S. heats up
Chang'e 6 probe to return samples as players push for crewed voyages
A rocket carrying China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province on May 3. (Xinhua via AP)
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