Storm forces indefinite delay of China's Chang'e 7 moon launch
China has postponed its Chang'e 7 lunar mission due to Tropical Depression Narra near the Wenchang launch site. The state-run Xinhua news agency stated the probe cannot launch during the planned window this year, with a new date unannounced. Some reports suggest the mission may be delayed until 2027.
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