The Chang'E-3 (CE-3) mission began with a smooth countdown and flawless launch on the Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang satellite launch center at 01:30 CST on December 2,2013.It landed on the northeastern Imbrium basin (340.49°E,44.12°N) at 21:11 CST on December 14,2013,and the Yutu rover was deployed from the lander the next morning at 04:35.