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Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)

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Long March 3B/E
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Dec 7, 18:23:34 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitLunar Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
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Mission

Chang'e 4 is a Chinese lunar exploration mission, incorporating a robotic lander and rover. Chang'e 4 will be China's second lunar lander and rover. The spacecraft is named after the Chinese Moon goddess. This will be the first mission to attempt soft landing on the far side of the Moon.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 3B/E
OrbitLunar Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowDec 7, 18:15:00 UTC→Dec 7, 18:34:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
28.246, 102.027