China delays Chang'e-7 lunar mission to ensure absolute success

China announced the postponement of the Chang’e-7 lunar mission, saying it did not meet launch conditions for this year’s window. The mission, planned to launch from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Hainan, aimed to explore permanently shadowed lunar craters, search for water ice, and conduct environmental and resource surveys as part of China’s lunar program. The decision emphasizes prudence to ensure absolute success, with no new launch date disclosed yet.