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Long March 5 | Chang'e 6
Long March 5 | Chang'e 6 launched on Fri, May 3, 2024, 09:27 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET May 2024
NET Fri, May 3, 2024, 09:27 AM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 5Vehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
101Pad
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
Planetary ScienceMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 5 to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:20
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 5 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Chang'e 6
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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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 5 | Chang'e 6 launch?
Long March 5 | Chang'e 6 is scheduled to lift off Fri, May 3, 2024, 09:27 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 5 | Chang'e 6?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 5 | Chang'e 6?
Long March 5 | Chang'e 6 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 5.
Where does Long March 5 | Chang'e 6 launch from?
It lifts off from 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.