Moon Landing
Chang'e 6 Lunar Landing
Apollo Basin, Moon Long March 5 | Chang'e 6
The Chinese Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land in the southern part of Apollo Basin, located in the far side of the Moon. The lander will collect 2 kg of samples which will then be placed in an ascent vehicle and brought back to Earth.
Updates
SwGustav • June 1, 2024, 11:07 p.m.
Landing success confirmed
Cosmic_Penguin • May 29, 2024, 10:13 a.m.
Added landing.
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Long March 5 | Chang'e 6
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Chang'e 6/CE-6 is scheduled to launch in 2024 to return samples from the Far Side of the Moon (near southern edge of the Apollo Basin) for the first time. International science instruments from France, Italy, Sweden and Pakistan will also be on board.
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