China’s Chang’e-6 lunar module made a successful return to Earth, marking a historic milestone in the country's space program with the first-ever samples collected from the moon’s far side, advancing China's position in the global space race.
Virgin Galactic — the space tourism company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson — launched its spaceflight for tourists, taking its first private astronaut customers to the edge of space.
Australia's first major new international airport in more than 50 years has begun passenger operations, opening with Jetstar domestic flights and plans for an expanding international network.
