Chang'e 5
Robotic Exploration
Success
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5LOorbit
Launch time
Monday, November 23, 2020 at 8:30 PM
Success
Overview
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 details
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program also known as the Chang'e Project after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e, is an ongoing series of robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The program incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets.
Jan 1, 2003 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#6,018
CASC Mission
#300
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#9
Designator
2020-087
Launch Window
NET
Nov 23, 2020, 8:30 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Nov 24, 2020, 4:30 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511