China wants to explore the Moon, especially its far side. But, why?

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China wants to explore the Moon, especially its far side. But, why?

Helium-3, which exists in abundance on the Moon, could potentially solve energy demands on Earth for 10,000 years

China's Chang'e-4 lunar probe, which this week landed on the far side of the Moon - a world first - has certainly caught global headlines. And, coming next in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program,...

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