Queqiao-2 (+ Tiandu-1/-2)

Relay architecture for Chang'e 6 far-side ops.

Era

C (2020-present)

Parent mission

Queqiao-2

Role

relay + experimental orbiters

Operator

CNSA

Nation

China

Launched (UTC)

2024-03-20

Reached Moon (UTC)

2024-03-24 orbit

Event type

relay

Outcome

success

Site

Frozen elliptical lunar orbit

Left on surface

none

Returned material

none

Current status

ACTIVE in orbit

Operational status (derived)

active_powered

Source grade

primary

Review note

single-tier source (cross-check pending)

Primary source