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Chang'e 7

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Chang'e 7

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Long March 5
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August 2026
StatusTBD
VehicleLong March 5
OrbitLunar Orbit
Pad101
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Mission

Chang'e 7/CE-7 is scheduled to launch in 2026, including an orbiter, a lander, a mini-hopping probe, and a rover. The mission will land in the South Pole regions of the Moon to study lunar surface environment around the South Pole, especially in looking for water ice in lunar soil.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 5
OrbitLunar Orbit
Pad101
SiteWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
WindowAug 31, 00:00:00 UTC→Aug 31, 00:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March
Height57 m
Diameter5 m
Stages2
ReusableNo
LEO capacity25,000 kg
Track record9/9 successful
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
101
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
19.614, 110.951
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