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China's Chang'e-6 Mission Advances: Carrier Rocket Arrives for Upcoming Lunar Launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
The Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket, designated for the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, has reached the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirmed. This development marks a significant step toward the launch, scheduled for the first half of this year. The assembly and subsequent ground tests of the rocket with the Chang'e 6 pro