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Chinese lunar probe mission lands on Earth

Researchers work around Chang'e-5 lunar return capsule carrying moon samples next to a Chinese national flag, after it landed in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 17, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS

Beijing: China’s Chang’e-5 probe successfully touched down on Earth in the early hours of Thursday, bringing home the first samples of the moon in over 40 years. The spacecraft landed in Siziwang Banner in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 1:59 am (local time), according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). PTI

Khanna named vice chair of Congressional caucus

Washington: Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents the Silicon Valley in the US House of Representatives, has been named the Democratic Vice Chair of the Congressional India Caucus. Khanna is being considered as a potential contender to fill the US Senate seat from California that will fall vacant in January after Kamala Harris is takes over vice presidency. PTI

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