On April 27, after the Chang'e -6 probe and the Long March 5 Yaoba carrier rocket completed the relevant work in the technical area at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China, the aircraft and arrow combination was transferred vertically to the launch area, and it is planned to launch at the initial opportunity in May.

After the Chang'e -6 probe and the Long March 5 Yaoba carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March respectively, various preparations such as final assembly and testing were completed one after another. On April 27, the active launch platform carrying the Long March 5 Yao 8 carrier rocket slowly transferred the rocket assembly safely from the vertical test plant to the launch area. Follow-up will carry out various functional inspections, joint tests, propellant filling and other work as planned. (Photo: Zhang Gaoxiang, Li Yi, Tao Jiashu)