National Flag Unfurled on Moon Made of Basalt Fibers

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024

Chinese scientists developed a special national flag made of basalt fibers, which was unfurled this week by the Chang'e 6 lunar probe. The flag, designed to endure temperature fluctuations, high vacuum conditions, and strong ultraviolet radiation, became the first flag to fly on the far side of the moon. The basalt fiber was developed by Wuhan Textile University and China Space Sanji