Chang'e 5
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Long March 5
Profile →Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus...
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Profile →CHN • Founded 1999
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...
Mission Brief
Chang'e 5 is China's robotic lunar sample return mission, which is set to bring back at least 2 kg of lunar soils and rock samples. The probe will perform a soft landing on the Moon, then rendezvous and dock with the return module in lunar orbit and fly back to Earth.
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Launch Site
101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
