China's Chang'e 7 to launch Aug. 24, aiming for lunar south pole with multiple robotic explorers
China's Chang'e 7 mission, scheduled for launch on Aug. 24, will send an orbiter, lander, rover and hopper to the lunar south pole. The mission includes international experiments and aims to support future crewed lunar landings by 2030.
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