Russian media: China Shares the Moon with the World!

UK: Feeling Lucky! US: We Want It Too! Russia: Thanks, We Have Our Own Moon!

On May 15th, Russian media published an expert article.

When China's Chang'e-5 mission returned from the moon in 2020 with 1.7 kilograms of lunar soil, scientists around the world began nervously and excitedly rubbing their hands.

These are the first fresh lunar samples in nearly half a century! Therefore, in April 2025, China arranged a real "Oscar" space event to distribute lunar materials to elected countries and organizations.

When China announced the acceptance of applications in 2023, 11 countries and organizations submitted 24 applications for 71 samples.

Luckily for the UK, where the lunar soil is now kept in a safe in County Earl, as if it were an all-powerful ring. According to the BBC, the British call these samples "more precious than gold."

In the UK, there is a joke circulating: "We keep these stones well, as if they were the secret of pudding."

To respond to China's generosity, the UK may have sent some equally valuable things, but what exactly that was is unknown.

US: "We Want the Moon Too."

Historically, US lunar samples came from Apollo missions. In the 70s, they distributed a few grams to allies in the spirit of "keeping souvenirs," but obtaining a green card was much harder than winning one.

China's actions differ: he has opened the Chang'e-5 samples to everyone participating in scientific research.

Of course, US universities did not miss the opportunity and grabbed China's work.

Of course, there is a joke that they already asked China a question: "Guys, can you lend us more soil? Then we got lost somewhere in the 70s."

But because of "China's Openness in the Lunar Program," the US felt a bit nervous.

Russia: "Thanks, We Have Our Own Moon"

What about Russia? There is no lucky Russian organization on the list, and it seems that Russia didn't even submit an application.

Russia focuses on its lunar projects: after "Luna 25" (RIP), they prepared "Luna-26."

As the saying goes: "Why do we need someone else's rework when we will soon plant potatoes on the moon ourselves."

Not only did China obtain lunar soil, but it also made it a symbol of international cooperation.

Although some countries lock the samples in safety, others dream of lunar bases, while others joke. But one thing is clear: thanks to Chang'e-5, the moon is closer to us.

Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832138813252744/

Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's personal views.