Chang'e 6 Lunar Landing
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Event Description
The Chinese Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land in the southern part of Apollo Basin, located in the far side of the Moon. The lander will collect 2 kg of samples which will then be placed in an ascent vehicle and brought back to Earth.
Programs
Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program also known as the Chang'e Project after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e, is an ongoing series of robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The program incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets.
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