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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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Chang Zheng 5 Y8CZ-5 Y8Long March-5 Y8
Name
Long March 5 Y8
Status
retired

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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.
First Flight Date
2024-05-03
Manufacturer
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 08:31:46 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 09:06:12 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2024-05-03
Search Name
Long March 5 Y8 Chang Zheng 5 Y8 CZ-5 Y8 Long March-5 Y8
Serial Number
Y8
Vehicle Code
CZ-5 Y8