launched from China

Chang'e 4

Success
DEC 07201818:24:00 UTC

China's second lunar lander (back-up to Chang'e 3), and the first spacecraft to attempt a soft landing on the far side of the Moon.

launched from LC-2 Xichang

aboard Long March 3B/E 3B-Y30 into Lunar

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Chang'e 4 lander

    Lunar lander

  • 02

    Yutu-2

    Lunar rover

last updated Oct 30, 2026