China lunar water ice exploration mission
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China postpones Chang'e-7 lunar mission launch
The Chang'e-6 probe returned to Earth in 2024 with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon in a world first.
The Manned Space Agency stated the Chang'e-7 mission does not meet launch conditions.
China announced the postponement of the Chang'e-7 lunar mission.
China postpones water-hunting moon mission
Wiphu Rujopakarn said the main driver of the delay appeared to be weather, specifically higher-altitude winds as a weather system moves through southern China.
Chinese state media said the lunar probe does not meet launch conditions and the assessment was conducted following principles of prudence, reliability, and absolute mission success.
NARIT is among seven international partnerships that prepared research instruments as part of the Chang'e-7 probe.
China prepares lunar mission targeting water ice reserves
The Chang'e-7's six-legged hopper has been designed to jump into and out of the deep, shadowed craters near the south pole.
The Chang'e-7 lander will touch down near the edge of the Shackleton Crater, a 21km-wide pit close to the moon's south pole.
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed in August 2023.
Overview of China's Lunar Mission Objectives Regarding Moon Ice
The Chang'e-7 lander is set to touch down near the edge of Shackleton Crater.
India's Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully on the moon in August 2023.
The 1967 United Nations Outer Space Treaty prohibits nations from claiming sovereignty over or owning the moon as territory.