Chang'e-7 Spacecraft Moves to Hainan Launch Pad Ahead of Countdown

The Chang'e-7 lunar spacecraft has been successfully transferred to the launch pad at the Wenchang facility on Hainan Province. It will be launched atop the Long March 5 Y14 carrier rocket.

The upcoming phase includes rigorous verification procedures, combined system examinations, and the loading of high‑performance propellants. Mission controllers are aligning these steps with a precise launch slot to ensure the optimal trajectory.

The mission’s core objectives focus on achieving a soft landing with pinpoint accuracy, conducting rover‑like mobility operations, and probing the permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's south pole. Scientists also plan to monitor the polar environment and assess resource deposits, all while strengthening international research partnerships.