China’s spaceflight governance body
The Chang’e-7 mission is delaying its launch as conditions for lift-off have not been met this year. The China Manned Space Agency has given a brief statement that the launch cannot take place within the planned window after a comprehensive assessment.
Pakistan is set to join China’s Shenzhou-24 mission under their space-cooperation deal. The Pakistani astronaut has been training in China, with a launch expected by year-end. Pakistan and China have outlined a broader program including Jinnah-1 lunar rover and joint short flights.