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A panorama returned by the Chang'e-5 lander, showing robotic sampling arm and scoop marks in lunar regolith.

NASA has no plans to exchange lunar samples with China

by Jeff FoustAugust 31, 2021January 23, 2023

The Chang'e-5 ascent vehicle shortly after separation from the Chang'e-5 orbiter while in lunar orbit.

Chang’e-5 orbiter reaches Lagrange point on extended mission

by Andrew JonesMarch 19, 2021January 23, 2023

From the Magazine, Opinion, Policy & Politics

Op-ed | For China, space is both substance and symbol

by Liz PillowJanuary 25, 2021January 23, 2023

Image of the moon's far side with the Earth visible in the background against the blackness of space, captured by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission. The lunar surface appears gray and cratered, highlighting the rugged terrain of the moon.

Chang’e-5 orbiter embarks on extended mission to Sun-Earth Lagrange point

by Andrew JonesDecember 21, 2020January 23, 2023

The Chang'e-5 reentry capsule in Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia, Dec. 16, 2020.

China recovers Chang’e-5 moon samples after complex 23-day mission

by Andrew JonesDecember 16, 2020January 23, 2023

The Chang'e-5 ascent vehicle making its approach to the mission orbiter in lunar orbit.

Chang’e-5 spacecraft smashes into moon after completing mission

by Andrew JonesDecember 8, 2020April 7, 2021

A view from the Chang'e-5 lunar lander as the ascent vehicle lifts off on Dec. 3, with glare from the Sun. It will attempt rendezvous and docking Dec. 5, 2020.

Chang’e-5 spacecraft prepare for historic lunar orbit rendezvous, sample relay

by Andrew JonesDecember 4, 2020April 8, 2021

Representation of the Chang'e-5 lander in low lunar orbit ahead of landing.

Chang’e-5 successfully lands on moon to collect youngest lunar samples

by Andrew JonesDecember 1, 2020January 23, 2023

Launch of the Chang'e-5 atop a Long March 5 rocket at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.

Civil, Launch, News

China launches Chang’e-5 Moon sample return mission

by Andrew JonesNovember 23, 2020January 23, 2023

Rollout of the fifth Long March 5 rocket for the Chang'e-5 mission at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Nov. 17, 2020.

Civil, Launch, News

China rolls out Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-5 lunar sample return mission

by Andrew JonesNovember 17, 2020January 23, 2023