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Chang'e-7 is postponed to next year as it does not meet the launch conditions.
On August 23, 2026, the China Manned Space Agency announced that the Chang'e-7 mission could not be carried out within the scheduled launch window this year due to unmet launch conditions. After comprehensive evaluation, the mission no longer met the current launch requirements. To ensure safety and reliability, the originally scheduled launch was postponed.
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Chang'e-7 is postponed to next year as it does not meet the launch conditions.
The Manned Spaceflight Engineering Office announced that Chang'e-7 cannot be launched during this year’s scheduled window because it does not meet the launch conditions. Comprehensive evaluation has determined that current launch conditions are not met.
CCTV.com explains the concept of the launch window and the background of the postponement of Chang'e-7.
The Chang'e-7 mission cannot be carried out within this year’s scheduled window due to not meeting the launch requirements. According to a report by the China Manned Space Agency on the 23rd, after comprehensive evaluation, it was determined that the mission does not meet the current launch criteria.
The Chang'e 7 mission cannot be carried out during this year’s scheduled window due to unmet launch conditions. The original launch date for this mission has been determined, but due to technical or environmental factors, it currently does not meet the launch requirements. It must be postponed to a suitable time in the future. This delay is intended to ensure the safety and success of the mission and avoid risks caused by rushed launches.