"Queqiao-2: China's New Lunar Relay Satellite"

China's Queqiao-2 relay satellite has successfully entered lunar orbit, setting the stage for a future lunar far side sample return mission. The spacecraft will be crucial for communication during the upcoming Chang'e-6 mission, and it is part of China's broader plans for lunar exploration, including supporting the ongoing Chang'e-4 mission and future missions targeting the lunar south pole. Queqiao-2 also carries payloads for the science objectives of the 2026 Chang'e-7 mission and is intended to support international lunar exploration efforts.