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Long March 5 Y8

Long March 5 Y8 was the flight vehicle that launched China’s Chang’e 6 lunar far-side sample-return mission from Wenchang on May 3, 2024, placing the spacecraft onto its Earth-Moon transfer trajectory.

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Aliases
Chang Zheng 5 Y8CZ-5 Y8Long March-5 Y8
Name
Long March 5 Y8
Slug
long-march-5-y8
Status
retired

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Description
Long March 5 Y8 was the flight vehicle that launched China’s Chang’e 6 lunar far-side sample-return mission from Wenchang on May 3, 2024, placing the spacecraft onto its Earth-Moon transfer trajectory.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 8:31:46 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 9:06:12 AM

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First Flight Date
2024-05-03
Last Flight Date
2024-05-03
Serial Number
Y8
Vehicle Code
CZ-5 Y8