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Chang'e 6 Probe

The Chang'e 6 robotic probe comprised an orbiter, returner, lander, and ascender. It landed in the Apollo Basin on the lunar far side, collected samples, transferred them in lunar orbit, and returned 1,935.3 grams to Siziwang Banner on June 25, 2024.

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Aliases
Chang'e-6CE-6 probeChang'e 6 orbiter-lander-ascender-returner system
Name
Chang'e 6 Probe
Slug
change-6-probe
Status
retired

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Description
The Chang'e 6 robotic probe comprised an orbiter, returner, lander, and ascender. It landed in the Apollo Basin on the lunar far side, collected samples, transferred them in lunar orbit, and returned 1,935.3 grams to Siziwang Banner on June 25, 2024.
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/16/2026, 10:27:45 PM
Updated Time
7/16/2026, 10:27:45 PM

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First Flight Date
2024-05-03
Last Flight Date
2024-06-25