Chang'e missions

The Chang'e missions are China's series of robotic space explorations to the Moon, named after the Chinese moon goddess. Starting with orbiters, landers, and rovers, these missions aim to study the Moon’s surface, geology, and environment. Notable advancements include the first lunar far-side landing in 2019 with the Chang'e-4 rover and sample return missions like Chang'e-5, which brought lunar rocks back to Earth for analysis. These missions enhance scientific knowledge, demonstrate China’s space capabilities, and prepare for future human lunar exploration.