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China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
CN🏛️ PoliticsCenter3/12/2026

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

China has scheduled the launch of its Chang'e-7 lunar probe this year to explore the Moon's south pole, focusing on mapping the region, studying water ice deposits, and analyzing the Moon's topography and geology. This mission is part of Phase 4 of China's lunar exploration program. In addition, China plans to send the Tianwen-3 probe to Mars for sample collection and the Tianwen-4 probe to study Jupiter and its moons. China's manned lunar program is also progressing, with developments on the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou spacecraft, and Lanyue lunar lander. These projects aim to support future lunar bases and achieve a crewed Moon landing by 2030.

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China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

China has scheduled the launch of its Chang'e-7 lunar probe this year to explore the Moon's south pole, focusing on mapping the region, studying water ice deposits, and analyzing the Moon's topography and geology. This mission is part of Phase 4 of China's lunar exploration program. In addition, China plans to send the Tianwen-3 probe to Mars for sample collection and the Tianwen-4 probe to study Jupiter and its moons. China's manned lunar program is also progressing, with developments on the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou spacecraft, and Lanyue lunar lander. These projects aim to support future lunar bases and achieve a crewed Moon landing by 2030.

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