Chang'e 5 lunar probe enters orbit around moon

After achieving lunar orbit, the probe will circle the moon for a certain period and then separate into two parts. The orbiter and reentry capsule will remain in orbit and the lander-ascender combination will descend toward the moon's surface.

They will make an engine-assisted touchdown on the moon and later engage in tasks such as using a technically advanced drill to retrieve rocks from 2 meters beneath the moon's surface and gathering soil from the surface with a mechanical arm.

If everything proceeds smoothly, about 2 kilograms of stones and soil will be collected and packed in a vacuum-sealed metal container inside the ascender.