Published on: 2026-05-23
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Xichang, May 23 /Xin Hua/ — As part of the Chinese lunar probe mission “Chang’e-7,” the launch of which is planned for the second half of 2026, research will be conducted on the environment and resources of the Moon’s south pole, as well as projects for international cooperation will be implemented. This was reported on Saturday by the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
Complex research methods will be used during the execution of the “Chang’e-7” mission, conducted with equipment such as an orbital spacecraft, a landing module, a lunar rover, and a “hopper,” said CMSA official spokesman Zhang Zhinbo at a press conference held on the eve of the launch of the piloted “Shenzhou-23” mission, scheduled for Sunday evening from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome in northwest China.
In April of this year, the lunar probe “Chang’e-7” was delivered to the launch site in Hainan island province in southern China for pre-launch preparations.
All jobs related to this are advancing steadily, as planned, said Zhang Zhinbo.
In addition to an unmanned lunar mission, China aims to achieve a manned landing on the Moon by 2030.
According to Zhang Zhinbo, the country has integrated existing piloted lunar flight programs and unmanned lunar exploration into a single project for the exploration of Earth’s natural satellite.
Earlier this year, China successfully conducted demonstration and validation tests of the RN system “Changzheng-10” at low altitude, as well as exit system tests of the piloted spacecraft “Menzhenzhou” / “Dream Boat” at zero altitude.
“These tests have laid a solid foundation for the development of a future reusable piloted space transportation system between Earth and space, as well as for piloted landings on the Moon,” added Zhang Zhinbo.
“China will continue to organize and carry out key missions according to plan, including the technological test flight of the CNS “Changzheng-10”, as well as the first flights of the piloted spacecraft “Menzhou” and the lunar landing module “Lanyue”,” said an official representative of CMSA. -0-
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