China's Manned Space program announced on August 23, 2026, that the Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission will be delayed until 2027. The agency stated that the decision was made to ensure 'absolute success' and that the mission does not meet the conditions for launch during the planned window this year. The announcement did not provide details on the reasons for the delay. The Chang’e 7 mission, which includes a lunar orbiter, lander, rover, and a mini-hopper probe, was originally scheduled to launch from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on a Long March 5 rocket, with the goal of landing at the Moon's South Pole.
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China delays Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission to 2027
China's Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission has been postponed to 2027, according to an announcement from the Manned Space program on August 23, 2026. The agency cited the need for 'absolute success' as the reason for the delay, without providing further details.
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Due to need for 'absolute success,' China delays critical Moon launch to 2027
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China delays Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission to 2027