- Chinese scientists have discovered a new lunar mineral through research on the samples retrieved from the Moon by China’s Chang’e-5 mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) jointly announced September 9.
- It was discovered from an analysis of lunar basalt particles by a research team from the Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology (BRIUG), a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation.
- As one of the many research institutions taking part in lunar sample research, BRIUG focuses on the research of fission and fusion elements of the lunar samples, providing basic data for the research of lunar evolution and the evaluation of lunar resources.
Chinese scientists discover new lunar mineral
