Chang'e-3 Program

Chang'e-3 was a Chinese Lunar Exploration Program mission launched on 1 December 2013 that achieved China's first lunar soft landing and rover deployment on 14 December 2013. The lander and Yutu rover performed in-situ and surface patrol exploration, marking a milestone in China's lunar exploration sequence.

Identity

Aliases: Chang'e-3Chang'e 3Chang'e-3 Mission嫦娥三号
Domains: spaceflight
Name: Chang'e-3 Program
Status: completed
Types: explorationscienceoperations

Details

Description: Chang'e-3 was a Chinese Lunar Exploration Program mission launched on 1 December 2013 that achieved China's first lunar soft landing and rover deployment on 14 December 2013. The lander and Yutu rover performed in-situ and surface patrol exploration, marking a milestone in China's lunar exploration sequence.
End Date: 2013-12-16
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Parent Program
Participants: -
Start Date: 2013-12-01

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Creation Time: August 13, 2026 at 14:17:08 UTC
Updated Time: August 13, 2026 at 14:17:08 UTC

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