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China Moves Chang’e-7 to the Launch Site as Its South Pole Moon Campaign Enters a New Phase

China’s Chang’e-7 spacecraft has arrived at Wenchang spaceport for launch preparations ahead of a planned 2026 mission to the lunar south pole, where it will search for evidence of water-ice in permanently shadowed crat

Key Takeaways

Chang’e-7 has arrived at Wenchang for launch preparation.
The mission includes an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopping probe.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via spacenews.com

NASA Selects 10 Scientists to Shape Artemis Lunar South Pole Research

NASA has named 10 participating scientists to help design and support lunar surface science for Artemis missions, strengthening the agency’s push to turn crewed Moon landings into a sustained research campaign.

Key Takeaways

NASA selected 10 participating scientists to help shape lunar surface science under Artemis.
The scientists will support plans for instrument deployment, landing-site observations, and Moon rock collection.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via science.nasa.gov