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Chang'e 5

Chang'e Sample AscenderChina National Space AdministrationChang’e 5 landing site
Thursday, December 3, 2020 · 03:11 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Chang'e Sample Ascender

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches2
Successes2

Provider

China National Space Administration

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Mission Brief

Return flight of Chang'e 5 from the Moon.

PayloadChang'e 5
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerChinese Lunar Exploration Program
Stages0
PadChang’e 5 landing site, Mons Rümker, Moon

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Chang’e 5 landing site, Mons Rümker, Moon

LAUNCH SITE
43.058°N, 51.916°W

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No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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