Chang'e 8
Chang'e 8 is a planned Chinese Lunar Exploration Program mission targeting launch around 2029. Its lander, rover, and operations robot will explore the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the lunar south pole, carry out scientific investigations and in-situ resource-utilization demonstrations, and work with the earlier Chang'e 7 mission to lay groundwork for the International Lunar Research Station. CNSA selected ten international cooperation projects representing 11 countries and regions and one international organization. The launch vehicle, pad, and exact date remain unannounced.
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- Aliases
- Chang'e-8CE-8
- Name
- Chang'e 8
- Status
- planned
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- Description
- Chang'e 8 is a planned Chinese Lunar Exploration Program mission targeting launch around 2029. Its lander, rover, and operations robot will explore the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the lunar south pole, carry out scientific investigations and in-situ resource-utilization demonstrations, and work with the earlier Chang'e 7 mission to lay groundwork for the International Lunar Research Station. CNSA selected ten international cooperation projects representing 11 countries and regions and one international organization. The launch vehicle, pad, and exact date remain unannounced.
- Destination
- Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the lunar south pole for scientific investigation and in-situ resource-utilization demonstrations
- Outcome
- Planned
- Programs
- Start Date
- 2029
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- Creation Time
- April 26, 2026 at 15:34:08 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 22, 2026 at 15:55:30 UTC
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