On December 16, 2020, the Chinese Chang’e 5 probe returned to Earth after a 23-day journey to the moon. This is a monumental event for China, as it means China will be joining the ranks of the USA and USSR as the third country to return samples from the moon. It will also be the first time China has gathered moon samples, as well as the country’s first launch from an extraterrestrial body. The mission’s success has been attributed to many countries and international organizations, including Argentina, Namibia, Pakistan, and the European Space Agency, who helped out with coordination and tracking. Through the strength of international cooperation and the advancement of Chinese technology, China succeeded in a task that had not…