Queqiao (Chang'e 4 relay satellite) Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

20 May 2018, 9:28pm

UTC

Location

Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Pad

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Launch Service Provider

CASC

Vehicle

Long March 4C

Mission

Queqiao (Chang'e 4 relay satellite)

Mission Type

Planetary Science

Destination

Lunar Lander

Chang'e 4 is a Chinese lunar exploration mission that will incorporate an orbiter, a robotic lander and rover. The orbiter serves as a communications relay satellite. It will be placed into a halo orbit around the Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point and is planned to support further missions to the far side of the Moon.

Available Replays

Live

Long March-4C launches Queqiao (Chang'e-4 relay satellite/ 鹊桥)