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Chang'e 4 Relay (QueQiao)

The first in a set of two launches for China's lunar exploration mission, Chang'e 4, a Long March 4C rocket will send the Chang'e 4 communications relay satellite to the Earth-Moon L2 Lagrange point. Later in 2018, China is also expected to launch a lander and rover to the Moon.

The launch date was Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 9:28 PM (UTC).

Provider
Vehicle
Location
LC-3
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
China
Launch Date
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Launch Time
9:28 PM (UTC)
Launch Time (Pad)
COSPAR ID 2018-045

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