China abruptly delays mission to probe Moon’s hidden water

Shocking moon shot setback throws the space race into chaos — with no comment from Washington

The thought of China making it to the moon likely left a lot of Americans with an uneasy feeling.To make matters worse, the communist giant was primed to make a first-of-its-kind discovery.China's boots-on-the-ground mission was set for 2030.The China National Space Administration's Chang'e‑7 has taken aim at the moon's south pole, where the darkest and most barren parts of the surface are located. Particularly, China has focused on the Shacklet…

China abruptly delays mission to probe Moon’s hidden water

Chang’e-7, which will investigate the origin of and abundance of lunar ice, set back until 2027

China abruptly u-turns on rocket mission to find water on the moon

Chang'e in named after a Chinese moon goddess

China Delays Ambitious Chang'e 7 Lunar Mission Until 2027

China has delayed its ambitious Chang'e 7 lunar mission until at least 2027 after scrubbing an August 24 launch. Poor weather conditions were likely a factor, with China's Manned Space Agency (CMSA) saying the decision reflects the need for "absolute safety." Scientific American reports: China and the U.S. are in a race to send humans back to the moon, a feat that that U.S. accomplished in the 1960s and that has never been achieved by any other …

China Postpones Chang'e-7 Mission as Narrow Lunar South Pole Launch Window Closes

The China Manned Space Agency has announced that the upcoming Chang'e-7 international lunar mission will no longer launch within its planned 2026 window after failing to meet the required launch conditions. The mission represents another step toward China's proposed International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), acting as an important bridge between China's earlier robotic lunar exploration and its longer-term ambition for a sustained lunar prese…