2018-103 Success
Long March 3B/E | Chang'e 4 (lander and rover)
Dec 7, 2018, 06:23 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y30
COSPAR Designator
2018-103
Mission
Chang'e 4 (lander and rover) (Robotic Exploration)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
241 (34 YTD)
Site launches
124 (16 YTD)
Pad launches
75 (7 YTD)