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Chang'e 5 sample return mission
Phil Stooke
post Oct 24 2012, 01:02 PM
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Of course, a mechanical or electronic failure is likely to end the mission long before the RTG wears out (same as on Curiosity)

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yaohua2000
post Nov 6 2012, 12:28 AM
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Chang'e 5 atmospheric re-entry and parachute ejection system tested.
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Phil Stooke
post Jan 1 2017, 10:21 PM
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https://www.chinaspaceflight.com/satellite/.../CE-5/CE-5.html

Some new images of the CE5 return capsule being prepared. I am still waiting for news on the landing site location... maybe that will come at LPSC in March.

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