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Chinese media has released that Chang'e 1, China's first moon orbiter, is going to launch on Oct. 24. Launch window opens at around 6 PM (6 AM EDT). <br /><br />At the Xichange launch site, the probe has been mated to the launch vehicle and the fuel has been loaded. Local residents within 2.5 km radius to the launch pad are evacuated. Public is invited to view the launch of the moon probe, at an expense at about 100 USD per ticket.