Chang'e 5 lunar sample-return probe
Chang'e 5 was China's integrated lunar sample-return probe, combining an orbiter, lander, ascender, and reentry capsule to collect and return lunar material from Mons Rümker in December 2020.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Chang'e-5CE-5嫦娥五号
- Family Name
- Chang'e 5
- Full Name
- Chang'e 5 lunar sample-return probe
- Roles
- orbiterlandersample_return
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Chang'e 5 was China's integrated lunar sample-return probe, combining an orbiter, lander, ascender, and reentry capsule to collect and return lunar material from Mons Rümker in December 2020.
- First Flight Year
- 2,020
- Last Flight Year
- 2,020
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass Kg
- 8,200
- Reusability
- expendable
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- Creation Time
- July 31, 2026 at 06:35:45 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 31, 2026 at 06:35:45 UTC
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