China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B/ELaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 3B/E | Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 241st launch · 34th this year · humanity's 5,811th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 7, 18:15 – Dec 7, 18:34 UTC
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Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
Chang'e 4 is a Chinese lunar exploration mission, incorporating a robotic lander and rover. Chang'e 4 will be China's second lunar lander and rover. The spacecraft is named after the Chinese Moon goddess. This will be the first mission to attempt soft landing on the far side of the Moon.
Robotic Exploration · Lunar Orbit (LO)
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