Blastoff! China’s Long March 8 launches relay satellite on moon mission
China’s Long March 8 rocket launched the Queqiao-2 relay satellite into
Earth-Moon transfer orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on March 20, 2024.
“Queqiao-2 will serve as a relay platform for the fourth phase of China’s lunar exploration program, providing communications services for the Chang’e-4, Chang’e-6, Chang’e-7, and Chang’e-8 missions,“ according to China Central Television.
Credit: | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta ()
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