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Chang’e-6 soil reveals metallic iron in lunar samples; it may preserve clues to Moon’s lost magnetic field

Times of india World·7 Oct 2026
Chang’e-6 soil reveals metallic iron in lunar samples; it may preserve clues to Moon’s lost magnetic field

Recent analysis of lunar soil samples returned by China's Chang’e-6 mission revealed a unique form of iron. This iron, γ-Fe, exhibits exceptional magnetic properties, which could provide insights…

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