Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Chang'e 5 Mission Launch

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2020 is “Chang'e 5 Mission Launch,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

Chang'e 5 Mission Launch
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This Long March-5 rocket blasted off from the Wenchang launch site in southernmost Hainan province on Tuesday November 24, at 4:30 am Beijing Time, carrying China’s Chang’e-5 mission to the Moon. The lunar landing mission is named for the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon.”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 27, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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