China National Space AdministrationChang'e Sample AscenderChang’e 6 landing site, Apollo crater, Moon
Chang'e 6
Launched
June 3, 2024 · 23:38 UTC
Image: CNSA
Summary
Chang'e 6 launched on a China National Space Administration Chang'e Sample Ascender from Chang’e 6 landing site, Apollo crater, Moon on June 3, 2024 at 23:38 UTC. It was China National Space Administration's 2nd launch, 1st this year and humanity's 6,698th orbital launch attempt. It was the 2nd Chang'e Sample Ascender flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Lunar Orbit (LO).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Vehicle
- Chang'e Sample Ascender · China National Space AdministrationChinese Lunar Exploration Program
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Lunar Exploration · Lunar Orbit (LO)for CNSA
- Milestone
- 2nd Chang'e Sample Ascender flight · 1st this yearChina National Space Administration's 2nd launch1st this yearhumanity's 6,698th orbital launch attempt109th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
About this launch
Return flight of Chang'e 6 from the Moon.
Pad
Chang’e 6 landing site, Apollo crater, Moon
1st launch from Chang’e 6 landing site, 1st this year · 1st from Apollo crater, Moon
1 launches from this pad · 1 from Apollo crater, Moon
under an hour after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did Chang'e 6 launch?
Chang'e 6 launched on June 3, 2024 at 23:38 UTC.
Where can I watch Chang'e 6?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Chang'e 6?
Chang'e Sample Ascender, flown by China National Space Administration. Chang'e Sample Ascender spec sheet
Where did Chang'e 6 launch from?
Chang’e 6 landing site, Apollo crater, Moon.
What orbit was Chang'e 6 going to?
Lunar Orbit (LO), a lunar exploration mission.
Which program is Chang'e 6 part of?
Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. About Chinese Lunar Exploration Program