August 2026

1. 20 Thu
   China's Chang'e 7 moon probe will launch this weekend on the most ambitious lunar mission in history

   Chang'e-7's orbiter, lander, rover and hopper were set to launch on a Long March 5 from Wenchang toward Shackleton crater; an update said bad weather pushed the launch back, possibly to 2027.

   China postpones Chang'e-7 lunar south pole mission, missing its 2026 launch window

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