China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S.
Lunar rocks from the other side of the moon, smart-ass - Uncle Sam has yet to reach over there. India's lunar rover was not that close, but it was still valuable information. China's landing was much more closer.