Chang'e 6
Chang'e 6 is a CNSA lunar exploration mission that successfully achieved the first-ever sample return from the lunar far side in June 2024. The mission utilized a lander, ascender, orbiter, and returner to collect and return approximately 1.9 kilograms of material from the South Pole-Aitken basin.
Identity
- Name
- Chang'e 6
- Slug
- change-6
- Status
- completed
Details
- Description
- Chang'e 6 is a CNSA lunar exploration mission that successfully achieved the first-ever sample return from the lunar far side in June 2024. The mission utilized a lander, ascender, orbiter, and returner to collect and return approximately 1.9 kilograms of material from the South Pole-Aitken basin.
- End Date
- 2024-06-25
- Outcome
- Success
- Program
- Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
- Start Date
- 2024-05-03
Links
- Wikipedia Url
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang%27e_6
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 4/12/2026, 10:30:55 PM
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- Updated Time
- 4/12/2026, 10:33:57 PM
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- Affiliations
- Organization Id
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- Role
- Operator