It has been reported that China will conduct research at the Moon's south pole as part of the planned 'Chang'e-7' exploration mission.
It has been announced that China will conduct environmental and resource research at the Moon's south pole as part of the 'Chang'e-7' exploration mission, which is planned to be launched into space in the second half of 2026. Zhang Jingbo, spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency, stated at a press conference that the 'Chang'e-7' mission will use a comprehensive exploration approach consisting of phases such as entering orbit, landing, and moving on the surface.
Zhang noted that preparations for the 'Chang'e-7' lunar exploration vehicle, which was delivered to the launch site in the southern island province of Hainan in April, are ongoing and that all related work is progressing as planned. In addition to the unmanned lunar mission, Zhang stated that China also aims for a manned landing on the Moon by 2030, saying, "The country has integrated its current manned and unmanned lunar exploration missions under a single lunar exploration project."
