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Chang’e-5 orbiter embarks on extended mission to Sun-Earth Lagrange point
China’s Chang’e-5 orbiter is heading for a gravitationally stable point in space on an extended mission after delivering fresh lunar samples to Earth.
China recovers Chang’e-5 moon samples after complex 23-day mission
China has recovered precious lunar samples after a successful reentry and landing of the Chang’e-5 return capsule.
Chang’e-5 spacecraft smashes into moon after completing mission
The Chang’e-5 ascent vehicle which carried precious samples into lunar orbit was commanded to crash into the moon Dec. 7 after completing its mission.
Chang’e-5 spacecraft prepare for historic lunar orbit rendezvous, sample relay
China’s Chang’e-5 spacecraft are preparing for a first-ever robotic rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, a major hurdle to delivering lunar samples to Earth.
Chang’e-5 successfully lands on moon to collect youngest lunar samples
China’s Chang’e-5 has successfully landed on the moon in a major step towards obtaining the youngest lunar samples so far collected and delivering them to Earth.
China launches Chang’e-5 Moon sample return mission
A Long March 5 rocket launched China’s Chang’e-5 spacecraft Monday to kick off a 23-day mission to deliver the first lunar samples to Earth since the 1970s.
China rolls out Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission
China has rolled out a Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket in preparation for launch of the complex Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission early next week.
China is quietly preparing for November launch of the Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission
China has quietly initiated preparations to launch Chang’e-5, a mission seeking to collect and return the first lunar samples since the 1970s.
China targets late 2020 for lunar sample return mission
China is aiming to launch its complex Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission in late 2020, following launch vehicle-related delays.
