Chang'e 6 Archives - SpaceNews

A view from the Chang'e-6 lander, showing the golden body of the spacecraft in the foreground, the impression of a landing leg in the lunar regolith, a relatively smooth lunar surface, and distant peaks and rim of Apollo crater against a black backdrop.

Policy & Politics

ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6

European-Chinese cooperation in lunar exploration could come to an end despite successful collaboration in the ongoing Chang’e-6 mission.

by Andrew Jones June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth

by Andrew Jones June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6: Moon samples collected and launched into lunar orbit

by Andrew Jones June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

Civil

Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon to collect unique lunar samples

by Andrew Jones June 1, 2024June 1, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6 set for weekend landing attempt as sun rises over Apollo crater

by Andrew Jones May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

Civil

Chang’e-6 enters lunar orbit ahead of far side landing attempt

by Andrew Jones May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Civil

China’s Chang’e-6 is carrying a surprise rover to the moon

by Andrew Jones May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

China launches Chang’e-6 mission to collect first samples from the moon’s far side

by Andrew Jones May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Civil

China ready to launch lunar far side sample return mission

by Andrew Jones April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

An infrared image showing a section of the heavily-cratered far side of the moon and a patchy view of the distant Earth, taken by Tiandu-2, which launched with Queqiao-2 in March 2024.

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China’s Queqiao-2 relay satellite ready to support lunar far side sample mission

by Andrew Jones April 12, 2024April 12, 2024