China's Long March 8 Launched Relay Satellite On Moon Mission
- 10 days ago
China's Long March 8 rocket launched the Queqiao-2 relay satellite into
Earth-Moon transfer orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site.
"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: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta
Earth-Moon transfer orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site.
"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: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta