China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples

The probe had landed in an impact crater created more than four billion years ago. Picture: Bei He/Xinhua via AP

China’s space officials have said they would welcome scientists from around the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples that the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission.

However, they noted there were limits to that co-operation, specifically with the United States.