Chang'e 3 & Yutu Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

1 Dec 2013, 5:30pm

UTC

Location

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Pad

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Launch Service Provider

CASC

Vehicle

Long March 3B

Mission

Chang'e 3 & Yutu

Mission Type

Robotic Exploration

Destination

Lunar Lander

Chang'e 3 is an uncrewed lunar exploration mission consisting of a robotic lander and China's first lunar rover Yutu. The main objective of the mission is to achieve China's first soft landing and roving exploration on the Moon, as well as performing lunar-based astronomical observation and studying lunar topography and geology.

Available Replays

Live

Chang'e 3 Chinese Lunar Lander Long March 3B Launch Extended CCTV Coverage