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The Chang'e-5 reentry capsule in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia, Dec. 16, 2020.

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China recovers Chang’e-5 moon samples after complex 23-day mission

by Andrew Jones December 16, 2020January 23, 2023

The Chang'e-5 ascent vehicle making its approach to the mission orbiter in lunar orbit.

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Chang’e-5 spacecraft smashes into moon after completing mission

by Andrew Jones December 8, 2020April 7, 2021

A view from the Chang'e-5 lunar lander as the ascent vehicle lifts off on Dec. 3, with glare from the Sun. It will attempt rendezvous and docking Dec. 5, 2020.

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Chang’e-5 spacecraft prepare for historic lunar orbit rendezvous, sample relay

by Andrew Jones December 4, 2020April 8, 2021

Representation of the Chang'e-5 lander in low lunar orbit ahead of landing.

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Chang’e-5 successfully lands on moon to collect youngest lunar samples

by Andrew Jones December 1, 2020January 23, 2023

Launch of the Chang'e-5 atop a Long March 5 rocket at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.

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China launches Chang’e-5 Moon sample return mission

by Andrew Jones November 23, 2020January 23, 2023

Rollout of the fifth Long March 5 rocket for the Chang'e-5 mission at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Nov. 17, 2020.

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China rolls out Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission

by Andrew Jones November 17, 2020January 23, 2023

China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft stack undergoing testing.

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China is quietly preparing for November launch of the Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission

by Andrew Jones September 17, 2020January 23, 2023

The Chang'e-5 lunar sample return spacecraft lander and ascent modules undergoing testing in 2017.

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China targets late 2020 for lunar sample return mission

by Andrew Jones November 1, 2019January 23, 2023