China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch
Chang’e-7 was to carry out explorations including searching for water ice.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
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China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch(opens original report in a new tab)Phys.orgTier B
China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission launch(opens original report in a new tab)China said on Sunday it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. — Phys.org
France 24Tier B
China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moon(opens original report in a new tab)China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet… — France 24
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