Chang'e 5Long March 5 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Nov 23rd, 2020 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vppYWohS67I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK4lIM2E4oE Mission Chang'e 5 Type: Robotic Exploration Chang'e 5 is China's robotic lunar sample return mission, which is set to bring back at least 2 kg of lunar soils and rock samples. The probe will perform a soft landing on the Moon, then rendezvous and dock with the return module in lunar orbit and fly back to Earth. Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 10 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 5 Length: 57 meters Diameter: 5 meters First Launched: November 3, 2016 Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus on non-hypergolic liquid rocket propellants. Currently, two CZ-5 vehicle configurations are planned, with maximum payload capacities of ~25,000 kilograms (55,000 lb) to LEO and ~14,000 kilograms (31,000 lb) to GTO. The Long March 5 roughly matches the capabilities of American EELV heavy-class vehicles such as the Delta IV Heavy. The Long March 5 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Spacecraft: Country: CHN The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956. View Rocket Launch Schedule