Flight sequence of Chang'E 5 mission (launch window 2020-11-24, Beijing time). (IMAGE)

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Flight sequence of Chang'E 5 mission (launch window 2020-11-24, Beijing time).

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The criteria (design constraints) used for the search of the launch windows included minimum delta-V budget, solar elevation of 30°–50° during the lunar surface operation, and reentry flight range of 5600 km–7100 km. The actual launch day was November 24, 2020. The flight sequence for the launch window, November 24, 2020, is displayed in the figure.

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Space：Science & Technology

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