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Queqiao 2

Also known as Queqiao-2, Magpie Bridge-2

China National Space Administration · Launched

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China's Queqiao 2 relay satellite entered its target highly elliptical orbit around the Moon and supported Chang'e 6's far-side landing.

Destinations
Launch vehicle
Long March 8
Launch site
Wenchang Space Launch Site
Countries
China
Mission types
Other

Chronology

Mission timeline

  1. Launch

    Queqiao 2 launched on a Long March 8 from Wenchang Space Launch Site

    Earth

  2. Orbit insertion

    Queqiao 2 entered its target highly elliptical orbit around the Moon

    Moon

  3. Milestone

    Queqiao 2 completed in-orbit communication tests

    Moon

  4. Milestone

    Queqiao 2 supported Chang'e 6's far-side landing

    Moon

Mission architecture

Vehicles

  • Queqiao-2 · Spacecraft

    Destinations: Moon

Trajectory record

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Provenance

Sources

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Data verified through September 5, 2026