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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 5

Chang'e 6

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Friday, May 3, 2024 at 09:27 AM UTC
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Long March 5
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Mission Overview

Chang'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.

Payloads
1
Type
Planetary Science
Vehicle
Long March 5
Window
09:17 AM UTC – 10:18 AM UTC

Rocket

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Long March 5
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Site

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

Orbit

LO·Lunar Orbit

Launch Window

Opens09:17 AM UTC
Closes10:18 AM UTC

Launch Site Weather

26°CClear
Wind23 km/h SSE
Humidity79%
Visibility10 km

Track

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