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Chang’e Sample Ascender (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)

Chang'e

Photo Credit: CNSA

    The Chang'e Sample Ascender, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 12/03/2020, is non-reusable and is inactive.

    Chang'e Sample Ascender has 2 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 2 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.

    Sample ascent stage of the Chang'e 5 and 6 missions.

    Manufacturer

    China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)

    Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

    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.

    Program

    Exploration: 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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