Moon Landing
Chang'e 6 Lunar Landing
Apollo Basin, Moon
Saturday, June 1, 2024 · 22:23 UTC
Moon Landing
Details
/01The Chinese Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land in the southern part of Apollo Basin, located in the far side of the Moon. The lander will collect 2 kg of samples which will then be placed in an ascent vehicle and brought back to Earth.
Type
Moon Landing
Duration
N/A
Location
Apollo Basin, Moon
Status
Scheduled
Agencies
/03China National Space Administration
Government
Programs
/04Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program also known as the Chang'e Project after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e, is an ongoing series of robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The program incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets.