December 7, 2018 6:23 pm
Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
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Long March 3B/E
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:15 UTC
Window Close
18:34 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 7, 2018 · 18:23 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:15 UTC
Window Close
18:34 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 7, 2018 · 18:23 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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