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China’s Chang’e-5 completes second moon-Earth orbit course correction

â–²Photo: CNSA

 

The CNSA told GT that the Chang’e-5 orbiter-returner combo successfully conducted its second course correction at the moon-Earth transfer orbit on Wed 9:15 am.

The 25-newton thrust engines onboard the craft worked for 8 seconds to carry out the operation.

The spacecraft is in good condition and on its way back to Earth.

Global Times 

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