Long March 5 is scheduled to launch Chang'e 8 from Wenchang, China no earlier than 18 October 2027 at 14:00 UTC. Operator: CASC.
Launch Date
18 October 2027
UTC Time
14:00 UTC
Vehicle
Long March 5
Operator
CASC
Orbit
Lunar Probe
Launch Site
Wenchang, China
Mission Type
Lunar Science
Mission Overview
CNSA complex lunar south pole mission — orbiter, lander and rover. Will prospect for water ice and deploy a small ISRU demonstrator to extract oxygen from regolith. Precursor to the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) planned for the 2030s.
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