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Chang'e 2 lunar orbiter spacecraft

Chang'e 2 was China's second lunar orbiter, producing high-resolution lunar maps before an extended mission to the Earth-Moon L2 region and a close flyby of asteroid Toutatis.

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Aliases
Chang'e-2CE-2嫦娥二号
Family Name
Chang'e 2
Full Name
Chang'e 2 lunar orbiter spacecraft
Roles
orbiterflyby
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Chang'e 2 was China's second lunar orbiter, producing high-resolution lunar maps before an extended mission to the Earth-Moon L2 region and a close flyby of asteroid Toutatis.
First Flight Year
2,010
Last Flight Year
2,012
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Operator
Spacecraft Specs
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 31, 2026 at 06:34:48 UTC
Updated Time
July 31, 2026 at 06:34:48 UTC

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