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Chang'e-5

Chang Zheng 5 launch from Wenchang (China) on November 23, 2020, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 23, 2020 · 20:30 UTCLaunch 2020-087Launch no. 6,015 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 23, 2020, 20:30
Launch designation
2020-087
Mission
Chang'e-5
Vehicle flight ID
Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
181 km
Initial apogee
201 km
Inclination
21.3°
Payload mass to orbit
8.2 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Chang'e-5 Guidao Qi2020-087ANORAD 47097Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space ExplorationDeep space3,406 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Nov 25, 2020
Chang'e-5 Zhuolu Qi2020-087Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Chang'e-5 Shangsheng Qi2020-087Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Chang'e-5 Fanhui Qi2020-087Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.