An enduring lunar cold trap at the south pole
Multiple sources report that China's Chang’e-7 lunar mission has been postponed from its planned launch window. The China Manned Space Agency cites a comprehensive assessment and adherence to prudence, reliability, and mission success, with weather around Wenchang and potential technical issues under consideration. The mission aims to study water ice at the lunar south pole using an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper.