# Lunar South Pole
Latest news and articles about Lunar South Pole
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Science
China’s Lunar Ambitions Pivot to the South Pole: Chang’e-7 Confirmed for Late 2026 Launch
China has confirmed the Chang’e-7 mission will launch in late 2026, targeting the lunar South Pole to search for water ice. This mission is a critical precursor to building a permanent lunar base and highlights the intensifying space race between Beijing and Washington.
NeTe2026年5月23日 04:23
#China Space Agency#CNSA#Chang’e-7
Science
Orion’s Trial by Fire: The Return of Artemis II and the New Race for the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully concluded with a splashdown near San Diego, validating the Orion capsule's heat shield and breaking distance records for human flight. Despite minor technical glitches and significant budget reallocations from scientific research to human exploration, the mission clears the path for a crewed lunar landing by 2028.
NeTe2026年4月11日 06:29
#Artemis II#NASA#Orion Spacecraft