Chang'e 1:
The Chang'e-1 orbiter was designed to make three-dimensional imagery of the lunar surface, study the chemical elements and soil composition of the lunar surface. The orbiter is a precursor to future missions to land a Chinese spacecraft on the Moon and possibly even a robotic sample return mission.

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24 Oct 2007:  Launch 5 Nov 2007:  Lunar Orbit Insertion Status:  In flight Show All Dates for Chang'e 1		1 Nov 2007:  ESA Transmits First-ever Telecommands to Chinese Satellite 24 Oct 2007:  Chang'e-1 - New Mission to Moon Lifts Off 12 Oct 2007:  Chinese Lunar Probe Set for Possible October Launch More Headlines
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