Chang'e 8
Planetary Science
TBD
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5LOorbit
Overview
Chang'e 8/CE-8 is scheduled to launch in 2028, including a lander, a rover and a legged robot. The mission will land in the South Pole regions of the Moon to study lunar surface environment around the South Pole and experimenting with resource utilization, including testing an enclosed terrestrial ecosystem in the lunar environment.
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,629
CASC Mission
#603
Pad Launch
#20
Location Launch
#70
Launch Window
NET
Dec 31, 2029, 12:00 AM
Precision
Year
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
Dec 31, 2029, 8:00 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511