The Queqiao-2 relay satellite

The Queqiao-2 relay satellite (鹊桥二号中继星, Magpie Bridge-2) was launched by the Long March-8 Y3 launch vehicle (长征八号遥三) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 20 March 2024, at 00:31 UTC (08:31 local time). Queqiao-2 will provide communications services for the Chang’e-4, Chang’e-6, Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8 lunar missions. Credit: China National Space Administration (CNSA)/China Central Television (CCTV)