Moon
Chang'e 8
China's planned lunar south-pole technology mission, targeted for around 2029 with international payloads and ISRU tests.
CNSA says Chang'e 8 is scheduled to launch around 2029 and will support scientific exploration and in-situ resource utilization experiments.
View in 3D map ↗Official mission site ↗The mission
Chang'e 8 is China's planned lunar south-pole mission. CNSA says it is scheduled around 2029 and will target the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the south pole while carrying international payloads and testing in-situ resource utilization technologies.
The launch
- Launch
- 2029
- Launch location
- Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
- Launch vehicle
- Long March 5
- Orbit
- Lunar orbit
Mission timeline
Follow the mission through its available trajectory data in the full 3D solar-system map.
Mission announced for around 2029
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CNSA reported that Chang'e 8 is scheduled for launch around 2029.
Open milestone source ↗Objectives
- 01
Target the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the lunar south pole region.
- 02
Test in-situ resource utilization technologies on the Moon.
- 03
Build groundwork for sustained lunar science infrastructure and international cooperation.
Spacecraft
Chang'e 8
A lunar mission focused on south-pole exploration, technology testing, and international payloads.
- Manufacturer
- CNSA
Gallery
One image from Chang'e 8.
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