Chang'e 2

Launched Chang'e 2, China's second lunar probe, from Xichang to study the Moon in preparation for a future lunar sample-return mission, including detailed imaging of the planned Chang'e 3 landing site.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

2.5 T

Flight

5th

of 14 Long March 3C flights

Date and time

1 October 2010, 10:59 UTC

Rocket

Long March 3C

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Unknown

International designator

2010-050

Launches in 2010

52nd of 74

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