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VehicleLong March 5
OrbitLunar Orbit
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Mission
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.
Quick facts
VehicleLong March 5
OrbitLunar Orbit
Pad101
SiteWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
WindowMay 3, 09:17:00 UTC→May 3, 10:18:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March