Chang'e 5
Chang'e Sample Ascender
China National Space Administration
Mission
Chang'e 5
- Type: Lunar Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
Return flight of Chang'e 5 from the Moon.
Location
Chang’e 5 landing site
Mons Rümker, Moon
Chang’e 5 landing site has witnessed the launch of 1 rockets, including 1 orbital launch attempts. While Mons Rümker, Moon, has been the site for 1 rocket launches.
Mons Rümker is an isolated volcanic formation that is located in the northwest part of the Moon's near side. The feature forms a large, elevated mound in the northern part of the Oceanus Procellarum.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Chang'e Sample Ascender
Sample ascent stage of the Chang'e 5 and 6 missions.
Agency
China National Space Administration
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is the national space agency of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for the national space program and for planning and development of space activities. CNSA and China Aerospace Corporation (CASC) assumed the authority over space development efforts previously held by the Ministry of Aerospace Industry. The CNSA has many launch sites around China with their orbital sites located in Jiuquan, Xichang, Taiyuan and Wenchang.
