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Chang'e 3

Space mission
Chang'e 3 is a robotic lunar exploration mission operated by the China National Space Administration, incorporating a robotic lander and China's first lunar rover. It was launched in December 2013 as part of the second phase of the Chinese Lunar... Wikipedia
Dates: Dec 2, 2013 – Dec 14, 2013
BOL mass: 3,780 kg (8,330 lb)
Dimensions: Rover: 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long, 1.0 m high
Landing mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb); Rover: 140 kg (310 lb)
Mission duration: Lander: 1 year (planned); Current: 10 years, 4 months, 2 days; Rover: 3 months (planned); Final: 2 years, 229 days
Rocket: Long March 3B Y-23
SATCAT no.: 39458