Chang'e (China's Lunar Exploration Program)

Chang'e is China's lunar exploration program, named after the Chinese moon goddess. It aims to explore the Moon through robotic missions, including orbiters, landers, and rovers. The program's goals are to study the Moon's surface, composition, and resources, as well as to prepare for future human missions. Notable missions include Chang'e 4, which successfully landed on the Moon's far side, and Chang'e 5, which collected and returned lunar samples to Earth. Overall, Chang'e advances China’s space capabilities, contributes to lunar science, and supports international scientific collaboration.