China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Chang'e 6
Long March 5
SUCCESS
Success
Friday, May 3, 2024 · 09:27 UTC
Mission
/01Chang'e 6/CE-6 is scheduled to launch in 2024 to return samples from the Far Side of the Moon (near southern edge of the Apollo Basin) for the first time. International science instruments from France, Italy, Sweden and Pakistan will also be on board.
Mission Type
Planetary Science
Orbit
Lunar Orbit (LO)
Probability
N/A
Status
Launch Successful
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Long March 5
Launch Pad
101
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
19.614° N, 110.951° E
12
Pad Launches
29
Location Launches
466
Agency Launches
84
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