Launch time3 May 202409:30 UTC
planned
Orbit: Lunar
Serial number: Y8
China's second lunar sample return mission, and world's first from the far side of the Moon, targeting southern area of Apollo basin (~43º S, 154º W). The mission is expected to take 53 days from launch to return module touchdown.
Rocket Long March5
will launch from Wenchang, LC-1China
Payloads
| Name | Purpose | Mass | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang'e 6 ascend module | Space rendezvous | - | - |
| Chang'e 6 lander | Lunar lander | - | - |
| Chang'e 6 orbiter | Lunar orbiter | - | - |
| Chang'e 6 return capsule | Lunar sample return | - | - |
| ICUBE-Q | Lunar Orbiter | - | - |