Chang'e 7
Planetary Science
TBD
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5LOorbit
Overview
Chang'e 7/CE-7 is scheduled to launch in 2026, including an orbiter, a lander, a mini-hopping probe, and a rover. The mission will land in the South Pole regions of the Moon to study lunar surface environment around the South Pole, especially in looking for water ice in lunar soil.
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,340
CASC Mission
#598
Pad Launch
#18
Location Launch
#65
Launch Window
NET
Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Precision
Month
Schedule Changes
2 updates
Schedule Updates
2 entries- Current scheduleCurrentMoved up 122dMay 3, 2026, 9:30 PMAug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AMDec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Year)TBD
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511