launched fromChina

Chang'e 5-T1

Success
OCT 23201418:00:04 UTC

Testing of Chang'e 5 lunar sample return module in lunar free-return trajectory; main spacecraft later flew to Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point.

launched fromLC-2Xichang

aboardLong March 3C/EintoTLI

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Chang'e 5-T1

    Technology demonstration

  • 02

    Chang'e 5-T1 return capsule

    Technology demonstration

last updatedApr 28, 2026